- 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
Locating Evidence (cont.)
Locating evidence is often a barrier to conducting DNA testing. Evidence may be routinely destroyed with no malicious intent. Suggested locations to search include—
- Law enforcement evidence or property rooms.
- State and local crime laboratories.
- Hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices.
- Medical examiner's or coroner's office.
- Independent crime laboratories.
- Clerks of court (including vaults).
- Court reporter's files and storage areas.
- Prosecutor's office.
