DNA Evidence : Legislative Initiatives in the 106th Congress.

Reviews legislative initiatives on the use of DNA forensic evidence in criminal proceedings aimed at the elimination of backlogs of unanalyzed DNA samples, examines standards for DNA profiles used in law enforcement databases, and evaluates opportunities for post-conviction DNA testing. Discusses is...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2001.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Law. Evidence. DNA. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Reviews legislative initiatives on the use of DNA forensic evidence in criminal proceedings aimed at the elimination of backlogs of unanalyzed DNA samples, examines standards for DNA profiles used in law enforcement databases, and evaluates opportunities for post-conviction DNA testing. Discusses issues of funding, and differing State laws.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.