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Conn. Practice Book § 40-39 — Comparing Nontestimonial Evidence

Connecticut · Superior Court - Procedure in Civil Matters

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Rule text

Upon motion of the defendant, the judicial authority by order may direct a prosecuting authority to have a scientific comparison made between a specified sample or specimen of nontestimonial evidence in the prosecuting authority's possession or control and other nontestimonial evidence of a similar character in the prosecuting authority's possession or control, if the judicial authority finds that the results of the comparison could contribute to an adequate defense. The order shall specify the comparison authorized, the person or persons who may make it, and the appropriate conditions under which it is to be made.

Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 783.)