Creating the Best Practices in DNA Preservation: Recommended Practices and Procedures
Criminal Law Bulletin, Vol. 49, No. 2, 2013
22 Pages Posted: 5 Jul 2013
Date Written: April 2, 2013
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the existing DNA preservation statutes, as well as the loopholes within those statutes. Utilizing the best practices from existing legislation, as well as model legislation from the Innocence Project and recommendations from the American Bar Association, this paper outlines recommendations for crafting model legislation as regards preservation of biological material.
Keywords: criminal law, post-conviction, DNA, innocence, policy
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Dolan, Krista, Creating the Best Practices in DNA Preservation: Recommended Practices and Procedures (April 2, 2013). Criminal Law Bulletin, Vol. 49, No. 2, 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2289999
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