Guidance document

Guidelines for missing persons casework

English version
Author
Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods
Publication Year
2014
Thematic Area
Law & Policies / Forensics
Topic
Management of the Dead / Identification / DNA Analysis
Access
Open access

The comparison of DNA profiles from unidentified human remains to samples attributed to the missing person or biological relatives of a missing person can provide a powerful tool for the medico-legal authority to aid in the identification process. This document provides guidelines for the processing and analysis of missing persons casework.

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