Module 14 :: Postconviction
Topic 3 ::
Legal / Procedural Issues
Locating Evidence (cont.)
Locating evidence is often a barrier to conducting DNA testing. Evidence may be routinely destroyed with no malicious intent. Suggested locations to search include—
- Law enforcement evidence or property rooms.
- State and local crime laboratories.
- Hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices.
- Medical examiner's or coroner's office.
- Independent crime laboratories.
- Clerks of court (including vaults).
- Court reporter's files and storage areas.
- Prosecutor's office.
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