- 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 10 :: Collection of DNA
Topic 2 :: Key Legal Issues Surrounding the Collection of DNA Evidence
John Doe Warrants (cont.)
The question courts will have to resolve is whether a DNA identification, or use of the names John or Jane Doe coupled with facts describing the criminal event, will "put the adversary on notice to defend within a specified period of time."
At least one State appellate court has approved a DNA identification "John Doe" warrant for statute of limitation purposes.22
The Wisconsin decision in Dabney22, suggests that such a warrant would be made stronger if it also included, where available, a physical description of the offender.
