- 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 1 :: Discovery Issues Related to DNA Evidence
Preparing for an Admissibility Hearing
Although most types of DNA test results are now routinely admitted in court, attorneys still request admissibility hearings on some of the more recently developed DNA technologies as well as on novel uses of DNA.
Early consultation with those scientists who may provide expert testimony is recommended.
An in-depth understanding of the scientific issues that will be the subject of the hearing is essential. Consult with the expert to determine which published scientific literature is going to be most helpful.
