- 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
Informing DNA Testing Laboratory When Testing is No Longer Needed
Most forensic laboratories have overwhelming caseloads. As soon as the prosecutor resolves a case and determines that DNA testing is no longer needed, the forensic laboratory should be informed. This will enable the forensic analysts to move on to the next case, saving personnel, time, and financial resources.
