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Cleveland State University

Cleveland State Law Review

1991

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Genetically Altered Admissibility: Legislative Notice Of Dna Typing, Jayne L. Jakubaitis Jan 1991

Genetically Altered Admissibility: Legislative Notice Of Dna Typing, Jayne L. Jakubaitis

Cleveland State Law Review

This note examines the conflict over acceptance of DNA evidence. Part I discusses the process of DNA typing as a form of scientific evidence and the courts' responses to this novel technique. Part II examines the legislative responses to DNA typing. Part III explores the potential impact of the admissibility statutes both on the courts and on the accused. Finally, Part IV suggests areas of legislative regulation which may aid in resolving the current difficulties of DNA typing.


Genetically Altered Admissibility: Legislative Notice Of Dna Typing, Jayne L. Jakubaitis Jan 1991

Genetically Altered Admissibility: Legislative Notice Of Dna Typing, Jayne L. Jakubaitis

Cleveland State Law Review

This note examines the conflict over acceptance of DNA evidence. Part I discusses the process of DNA typing as a form of scientific evidence and the courts' responses to this novel technique. Part II examines the legislative responses to DNA typing. Part III explores the potential impact of the admissibility statutes both on the courts and on the accused. Finally, Part IV suggests areas of legislative regulation which may aid in resolving the current difficulties of DNA typing.