DNA

Aug. 3, 2007 -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and the Colorado District Attorney’s Council today announced the collaborative formation of a working group to examine how DNA evidence is collected and preserved in Colorado.

An independent team of experts and stakeholders will come together to study DNA collection, preservation and analysis practices in Colorado. The working group also will examine best practices nationally to see if they need to be implemented in Colorado.    » read more »

Proposal would both help solve crimes and exonerate innocent defendants

May 13, 2007 -- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and Lieutenant Governor David Paterson today announced that they will submit landmark legislation allowing New York State to use DNA evidence to its fullest potential. The bill would expand the state’s DNA databank, improve the methods for collection and preservation of that evidence, and greatly enhance the ability of defendants to use DNA evidence to prove their innocence.    » read more »