- 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 14 :: Postconviction
Topic 3 :: Legal / Procedural Issues
Impact of Postconviction Litigation
Consequently, litigation of postconviction DNA cases is often complex, cumbersome, expensive, and time consuming. Officers of the court should cooperate in locating evidence, arranging for testing, and requesting judicial or executive relief when appropriate to further the interests of justice.
Numerous legal and practical issues arise when a motion or application for postconviction DNA testing and relief is filed. Attorneys and the judiciary must become familiar with the applicable law in their respective jurisdictions.
