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DNA Testing
http://www.opd.wa.gov/Publications/Other%20Reports
Source: Washington State Office of Public Defense

Document providing information about a person's possible right to DNA testing following a criminal conviction. Discusses the procedures that must be followed to gain access to that right.
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• May DNA testing be admitted into evidence in a criminal trial?
• What is a Frye hearing?
• How do the police use DNA testing in investigations?
• Do I have to submit blood for a DNA test if I've been convicted?
• How do I get my DNA tested to prove I'm innocent?
• How do I get a court to consider DNA evidence after a trial?
• What is the Act Relating to DNA Testing of Evidence?
• Who has to approve a request for DNA testing following a conviction?
• Who may request DNA testing under the DNA Act?

Admissibility of Electronically Filed Federal Records As Evidence
http://www.lectlaw.com/files/crf03.htm
Source: 'Lectric Law Library

This web page provides information on how electronic records can be admitted into evidence in federal court and the possible difficulties of doing so.
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• What is the Best Evidence Rule for electronic records?
• What constitues hearsay?
• How can electronic material be admitted as evidence in federal court?

Fingerprint Evidence
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/ObjectID/6BC35DBC-
Source: Nolo.com

A brief explanation of how fingerprint evidence is collected and used to establish identity.
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• What is fingerprint evidence?
• How are fingerprints found?
• Why do fingerprints matter?
• How do the police and FBI use fingerprints?

Seat Belt Laws
http://www.wa.gov/wsp/newsfaqs/answers.htm#seatbel
Source: Washington State Patrol

Answers to frequently asked questions about Washington's seat belt laws.
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• What is the amount of the fine for not wearing a seat belt?
• Am I responsible for my passengers wearing their seat belts?
• Can a passenger be issued their own ticket for not wearing their seat belt?
• Are older vehicles required to have seat belts?
• After what year's model does a car have to have seat belts?
• Do persons in campers or motor homes have to wear seat belts?
• If my car has separate lap and shoulder belts do I have to wear both?
• Can a child or other person ride in the back of a pickup?
• Does a seat belt violation go on my driving record?
• What if I am medically unable to wear a seat belt?
• Are there exemptions to wearing seat belts?
• For how long must a child be kept in a rear-facing child seat?
• For how long must a child be kept in a forward-facing child restraint?
• Should I use a booster seat for my child?
• Are children required to ride in the back seat?
• What if I am too large for my seat belt?
• Why don't school buses have seat belts?
• Do I have to wear my seat belt while waiting in line for the ferry?
• Can I rely on my air bag instead of using a seat belt?

Application for Request for Abstract of Driving Record
http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/511009.htm
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing

Links to the forms used to request driving records.
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• How do I get a copy of my driving record?
• How do I get a copy of someone else's driving record?
• Where are the forms used to request copies of driving records?