DNA forensics

DNA forensics

The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.

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DNA forensics

An agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record; "a ...

state sdis

Legal services; DNA forensics

State DNA Index System containing the state-level DNA records uploaded from local laboratory sites within the state. SDIS is the state's repository of DNA identification records and is under the ...

stochastic effects

Legal services; DNA forensics

Being or having a random variable.

stutter

Legal services; DNA forensics

A minor band or peak appearing one repeat unit smaller than a primary STR (short tandem repeat) allele. Occasionally, the repeat unit is larger than the primary allele.

subpoena

Legal services; DNA forensics

A formal document that orders a named individual to appear before a duly authorized body at a fixed time to give testimony.

subpoena duces tecum

Legal services; DNA forensics

A type of subpoena that compels the witness to produce documents, data or other physical evidence created or in his or her possession (such as hair, blood or saliva samples). It cannot be used to ...