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DNA forensics
The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.
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stipulation
Legal services; 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 ...
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 ...
substrate
Legal services; DNA forensics
Any background material upon which biological sample has been deposited (e.g., clothing, glass, wood, upholstery).
