- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 11 :: Pretrial Issues
Topic 5 :: Special Considerations for the Prosecution
The Prosecution's Access to Defense DNA Testing Results
The laws pertaining to discovery obligations of defense attorneys regarding DNA testing results will vary by jurisdiction. Generally, the defense is required to produce ", as part of the discovery process," DNA test results that they will introduce at trial.
Where applicable, prosecutors should request discovery regarding the defense lab's relevant standard operating procedures, as well as validation studies, proficiency test results, contamination issues, and so forth.
