- 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
- Topic 1 Framework for Considering Cases
- Topic 2 Biological and Laboratory Issues
- Topic 3 Legal / Procedural Issues
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 14 :: Postconviction
Topic 3 :: Legal / Procedural Issues
Petitioner Requests
A petitioner seeking postconviction DNA testing will normally request—
- Discovery of, and access to, physical evidence to permit evaluation and DNA analysis (and, if indigent, at state expense).
- The opportunity to present favorable test results in a judicial proceeding (or executive proceeding for clemency, commutation, or pardon).
