- 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 12 :: Victim Issues
Topic 1 :: DNA Evidence
After Reference Samples Are Collected, Where Are They Taken, and What Is Done With Them?
Once samples are collected, they are stored in a secure facility for future testing by the DNA laboratory. Victims should be advised that there may be delays in testing, due to factors such as laboratory backlogs or analysis complexity.
Additionally, the victims should be aware that they, or others, may be requested at a later date to submit reference samples for testing.
