- 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 3 :: Privacy and Procedural Considerations
The Rights of Victims (cont.)
- A right to consult with the prosecutor and to read reports relating to the case and defendant.
- A right to notice of and to be present at all proceedings including postconviction and/or parole.
- A right to be heard at critical proceedings through the postconviction process, including proceedings that involve hearings on DNA evidence if they could lead to a release of the defendant, requests for extensions of time, and plea agreements.
- A right to be informed of the planned destruction of biological evidence.
