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Minn. Stat. § 634.25 (2026)

Admissibility Of Results Of Dna Analysis

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In a civil or criminal trial or hearing, the results of DNA analysis, as defined in section 299C.155, are admissible in evidence without antecedent expert testimony that DNA analysis provides a trustworthy and reliable method of identifying characteristics in an individual's genetic material upon a showing that the offered testimony meets the standards for admissibility set forth in the Rules of Evidence.

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Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1989–2024 · leading case: State v. Schwartz, 447 N.W.2d 422 (Minn. 1989).
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State v. Schwartz, 447 N.W.2d 422 (Minn. 1989). · cites it 6× “Minn.Stat. § 634.25 (Supp.1989). Because its effective date is August 1, 1989, Act of June 1, 1989, ch.”
State v. Scott, 33 S.W.3d 746 (Tenn. 2000). “”); Minn.Stat.Ann. § 634.25 (West Supp.1999) (“In a civil or criminal trial or hearing, the results of DNA analysis, as defined in section 299C.”
People v. Axell, 91 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 8665 (Cal. Ct. App. 1991). “2d 422 , the Minnesota Supreme Court held that: (1) admissibility of emerging scientific evidence such as DNA testing is governed by the Frye standard (however, a June 1, 1989, legislative enactment allows the admissibility of DNA typing evidence under the relevancy approach…”
State v. Stroud, 459 N.W.2d 332 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 2× “See also Minn.Stat. § 634.25 (Supp.1989) (DNA test results are admissible if they meet the standards set forth in the Rules of Evidence).”
State of Minnesota v. Seneca Warrior Steeprock (Minn. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “, Minn. Stat. §§ 634.25 (“In a civil or criminal trial or hearing, the results of DNA analysis .”
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