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Recommendations for Prosecutors

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Postconviction DNA Testing: Recommendations for Handling Requests
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    • Responding to a Request
    • Information Gathering (evidence, transcript, what done)
    • Assessing the Viability of the Claim
    • Consultation With Defense Counsel
    • Interaction With Victims
    • Pretesting Considerations
    • Procedures After Postconviction Testing Results
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