- 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 5 :: Special Considerations for the Prosecution
Prioritization of DNA Testing of Biological Materials
Crime scene technicians may collect numerous items of evidence that could contain biological material. Similarly, they will often collect individual items such as carpets or motel bedspreads that are likely to contain biological material from numerous sources.
Prosecutors should consult with the DNA analyst assigned to the case to determine which samples are most likely to yield probative DNA results.
