Preservación de Evidencia de ADN en Colorado

Explicación Simple

Cuando se recolecta ADN en una investigación, los laboratorios deben guardarlo adecuadamente para que se pueda usar más tarde. Esto asegura que se pueda verificar la información si alguien es acusado de un crimen.

Es como guardar un trozo de pastel en la nevera para que puedas disfrutarlo más tarde; si no lo cuidas, podrías perderlo y no podrás volver a probarlo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que la policía encuentra ADN en la escena de un robo. Ellos deben asegurarse de guardar esa muestra de ADN en un laboratorio acreditado para que pueda ser analizada más adelante, especialmente si el sospechoso quiere hacer su propia prueba de ADN para defenderse.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

C.R.S. 18-1-1104 – Manner and location of preservation of DNA evidence (1) When DNA evidence that is subject to preservation pursuant to section 18-1-1103 is processed for the development of a DNA profile, the DNA profile shall be preserved by the accredited laboratory in Colorado that develops the DNA profile. If the DNA profile is not developed by an accredited laboratory in Colorado, the laboratory that processes the DNA profile shall send the DNA profile to an accredited laboratory in Colorado for preservation. (2) A law enforcement agency that has custody of DNA evidence that is subject to preservation pursuant to section 18-1-1103 shall preserve the evidence in an amount and manner sufficient to develop a DNA profile, based on the best scientific practices at the time of collection, from the biological material contained in or included on the evidence. If DNA evidence is of such a size, bulk, or physical character as to render retention impracticable, the law enforcement agency shall remove and preserve portions of the evidence likely to contain DNA related to the offense in a quantity sufficient, based on the best scientific practices at the time of collection, to permit future DNA testing. The preserved DNA evidence shall, whenever possible, include a sample sufficient to allow for independent testing by the defendant. After preserving the necessary amount of the DNA evidence, the law enforcement agency may dispose of the remainder of the evidence.