Mediation Between States and Criminal Defendants for Post-Conviction Relief Under State DNA Statutes
Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
3-25-2024
Abstract
With new advances in DNA technology, it has become easier to use DNA testing to find perpetrators of crime where DNA evidence is present. Many incarcerated individuals claiming innocence seek to have the evidence tested during post-conviction in light of new technology. Forty-seven states now have DNA statutes that allow testing during the post-conviction stage. A new problem arises because state prosecutors are often reluctant to agree to DNA testing, which leaves litigation as the remaining method—which is inefficient. The process would be more efficient if a third party worked with the state and the defendant.
This post was originally published on the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution website on March 25, 2024. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above.
Recommended Citation
Nawal, Nowshin, "Mediation Between States and Criminal Defendants for Post-Conviction Relief Under State DNA Statutes" (2024). CJCR Blog. 91.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjcr-blog/91
