Sample Policies
The following documents are available on-line at APRI’s Web site:Memorandum of Understanding or Policy on DNA Evidence, Sheridan County,Wyoming
The proposed evidentiary review protocol assists the legal and forensic community in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing cases that include biological evidence.
Alameda County (CA) Protocol for DNA Database Support and Utilization This cold case protocol explains how database searches can aid in identifying unknown assailants and procedures that are employed when a “hit”
is made.
Document Production for DNA Discovery Motions: The Miami-Dade SAO Approach This memorandum reviews several options for responding to discovery motions relating to DNA evidence.
Ramsey County Attorney’s Office DNA Project: The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has developed a set of forms and specific instructions for carrying out post-conviction case review.
Content on this page has been excerpted from DNA Evidence Policy Considerations for the Prosecutor, published by the American Prosecutors Research Institute—the nonprofit research, training and technical assistance affiliate of the National District Attorneys' Association. This information is offered for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. This project was supported by Award No. 2002-DD-BX-0005, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice.
