Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court
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Module 11 :: Pretrial Issues

Topic 4 :: Defense - Appointment of Experts

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Denial of Funds for DNA Experts

In cases in which courts have affirmed the denial of funds for DNA experts, the rationale expressed is that the defendant or defense counsel failed to fully and clearly plead the need for expert services, the cost, and the manner in which the expert would assist the defense. 27

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