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Understanding the Use of John Doe Arrest Warrants in Prosecuting Cold Case Sexual Assault for Prosecutors

Across the country, prosecutors are issuing John Doe arrest warrants in cold case sexual assaults to hold a case open and toll the statute of limitations. These warrants identify suspects by their DNA profile. This brief explores key considerations and strategies that prosecutors may want to consider when using John Doe warrants in cold case sexual assaults.

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Responding to Motions to Dismiss under Statute of Limitations or for Pre-accusation Delay

Responding to Motions to Dismiss under Statute of Limitations or for Pre-accusation Delay
Cold case sexual assaults may have a delay from the date of a crime to the filing of criminal charges. This brief explores pre-accusatorial delay.
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Understanding DNA Testing and Reporting: Processing Sexual Assault Kits

Understanding DNA Testing and Reporting: Processing Sexual Assault Kits
This is an overview on DNA testing, including STR, Y-chromosome, and mitochondrial DNA testing as well as common elements in forensic DNA reports.
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Unique Aspects of Prosecuting Cold Case Sexual Assaults

Unique Aspects of Prosecuting Cold Case Sexual Assaults
Learn more about cold case prosecution, such as locating witnesses, addressing pre-accusation challenges and presenting the urgency of the case to the jury.
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Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative aims to create a coordinated community response that ensures just resolution to sexual assault cases. Through this program, funding is provided to support multidisciplinary community response teams engaged in the comprehensive reform of jurisdictions approaches to sexual assault cases resulting from evidence found in previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits.

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