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State’s Objection and Brief in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Suppress (State of Idaho v. David Dalrymple)

Prosecution’s response to the defense’s claim of Fourth Amendment violation in an Idaho murder-sexual offense case that occurred in 1982. The prosecution attached, as an exhibit, the Minnesota trial court’s ruling on this issue in State v. Westrom. See Minnesota Supreme Court’s opinion in the Westrom Case, which is consistent with the trial court’s ruling here.
April 2024
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Defense’s Brief in Support of Motion to Suppress (State of Idaho v. David Dalrymple)

Defense’s brief in support of the motion to suppress genetic evidence in an Idaho murder-sexual offense case that occurred in 1982. Defense claims that techniques used to generate a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) profile from the defendant’s hair (located and collected from the crime scene) which was then subjected to genealogical search violates the defendant’s Fourth Amendment and the State of Idaho’s privacy rights of a suspect.
April 2024
Forensics TTA

FY2024 Solicitation Webinar – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Postconviction) Program

This webinar, presented by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), features an overview of the FY2024 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Postconviction) Program solicitation. As part of this presentation, BJA discusses various elements of the solicitation, changes that have been implemented from previous iterations of the program, eligibility requirements, and guidance for submitting an application.
April 2024
Forensics TTA

FY2024 Solicitation Webinar – Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program

This webinar, presented by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), features an overview of the FY2024 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program solicitation. As part of this presentation, BJA discusses various elements of the solicitation, changes that have been implemented from previous iterations of the program, eligibility requirements, and guidance for submitting an application.
March 2024
District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO

State of Colorado v. Jason Groshart – Case Documents

1) The People’s Ex Parte Submission & Request for Ex Parte, In Camera Hearing
2) People’s Motion to Admit Evidence of Another Act of the Defendant
3) People’s Response to Defense Motion to Dismiss for Violation of Right to Speedy Trial
4) People’s Response to Defense Motion to Dismiss Due to Outrageous Government Conduct
5) People’s Notice of Intent to Not Mention the Use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy at Trial
March 2024
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State’s Motion to Re-Open Previously Filed and Ruled Upon Motion in Limine for Non-Disclosure (State of Idaho v. David Dalrymple)

Prosecution’s follow-up motion to reopen regarding non-disclosure of the Forensic Genetic Genealogy process, and the potential leads it generates, in an Idaho murder-sexual offense case that occurred in 1982. The prosecution raises this motion in light of a subsequent appellate decision State v. Pendleton, 537 P.3d 66 (Idaho 2023) which addresses the issue of the prosecution’s discovery obligations under certain circumstances.
February 2024
Forensics TTA

FY2023 Grantee Orientation Webinar – Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System (ME/C) Program

This webinar features the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) providing an overview of the Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System (ME/C) Program to its FY2023 grantees. During the webinar, BJA introduces key personnel and provides relevant program updates, guidance on performance measures for the program, and information on grant requirements. ME/C grantees are also introduced to the Forensics TTA team and are provided details on how to support their project goals and objectives through training and technical assistance.
January 2024