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VictimLaw - Glossary

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Legal Glossary

Introduction

A set of specific terms and phrases is used to describe procedures and persons involved in the criminal justice process. Despite variations from state to state, many of these terms have similar meanings in most jurisdictions. The following legal glossary provides common definitions of some of the most frequently used criminal justice terms.

If the word you are looking for does not appear on this list, check one of the following web sites:

* LAW.COM Dictionary
* American Bar Association
* Nolo’s Law Dictionary

Acknowledgment

VictimLaw’s Legal Glossary is an adaptation of a glossary created by the National Victim Constitutional Amendment Network (NVCAN) with support from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice under grant number 2002-VF-GX-K009. The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this glossary are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. The staff of VictimLaw would like to express their gratitude to NVCAN for sharing their work with us."

Future Programs

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Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court

Officers of the Court

Congress and state and local governments have invested heavily to empower our criminal justice system with DNA as a crime fighting tool. Therefore, it is critical that our legal community is properly educated on issues that arise as a result of implementing and employing this powerful technology.

The NFSTC has been directed by the NIJ to develop an educational and resource tool for officers of the court (attorneys and the judiciary). The Principles of DNA for Officers of the Court resource is accessible through the DNA.gov website at: http://www.dna.gov/training/otc/

This program is also available on CD-ROM through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS).
To order, go to http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/AlphaList.aspx and search for publication # NCJ 212399.

View the press release from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.


The goal of this program is to empower officers of the court with the knowledge to effectively use forensic DNA evidence as a crime fighting tool for our entire criminal justice system.By ensuring that our courts are better equipped to manage forensic DNA cases, efficiencies will be realized across the criminal justice system.

Topics

* DNA Evidence Admissibility and Interpretation Overview
* DNA Terms and Issues
* Biology of DNA
* Basic Biology of Forensic DNA Identity Testing
* Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence (Crime Scene and Laboratory Protocol)
* History and Development of Forensic DNA Analysis
* DNA Laboratory Processes
* Quality Assurance
* Forensic DNA Laboratory Reporting
* Common Terminology
* Significance of DNA Results as Evidence
* Statistics and Population Genetics
* Mitochondrial DNA and Y-STR Analysis
* Forensic DNA Databases
* Collection of DNA Evidence
* Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
* Victim Issues
* Trial Presentation
* Post-Conviction DNA Cases
* Emerging Trends

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NamUs - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

NamUs - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: "Missing Persons
Missing Persons


Unidentified Decedent Reporting System
Unidentified Decedents


Watch a 6-minute video: NamUs Behind the Scenes: How It Works, Why It Matters

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is the first national repository for missing persons and unidentified decedent records. Unidentified decedents are people who have died and whose bodies have not been identified.

NamUs consists of two databases that anyone can search. The Justice Department hopes that law enforcement officials and the public will use the databases to share information to solve cases.

The Unidentified Decedents Database contains information entered by medical examiners and coroners. Anyone can search the database using characteristics such as sex, race, distinct body features and dental information.

The Missing Persons Database contains information that can be entered by anyone. Before a missing persons case will appear on this Web site, however, it will be validated. The site also provides links to state clearinghouses, medical examiners and coroners, victim assistance groups and pertinent legislation.

In 2009, the two databases will be linked. Families, law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and coroners, victim advocates, and the general public will be able to search for matches between missing persons and unidentified decedent records.



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Welcome to the Doe Network

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