- 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 12 :: Victim Issues
Topic 2 :: DNA Evidence Testing
Who Will Have Access to the Results?
The forensic laboratory, law enforcement, prosecutor, defendant, and defendant's legal representative will all have access to results of DNA analysis. A victim's access to test results may be obtained through the prosecutor's office; however, this may vary by jurisdiction.
Once evidence is introduced in court, it becomes part of the public record, unless otherwise ordered by a judge. Public records laws vary. In some jurisdictions, laboratory reports may be publicly accessible.
