- 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
Seizure of DNA (cont.)
When the intrusion is severe—such as a surgical procedure to remove a bullet—an individual's interest in bodily integrity may prevent such a search. The nature and severity of the intrusion and the threat to the individual's health must be balanced, on a case-by-case basis, with the government need for the evidence.13
