Consolidated practice directions

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1. 
In prosecutions conducted by the State DPP, any requirement for DNA 
examination and analysis of exhibits, and for the reporting of results, is 
met by PATHWEST. PATHWEST has other major and competing 
responsibilities in the area of DNA analysis, and cannot always provide 
the DPP with reports (in suitable form) within a timeframe suitable to 
the court system.
2. 
In an endeavour to overcome this problem, PATHWEST has agreed to 
the following two stage process of disclosure of DNA results in all 
Supreme Court and District Court indictable matters: 
(a) Firstly, within one month of any request by the DPP for a 
preliminary report, PATHWEST will provide the DPP with a 
'Summary of Preliminary Findings' substantially in the form of the 
example attached. This one page summary will be subject to the 
disclaimer as indicated. 
(b) Secondly, within three months of any request by the DPP for a final 
report, PATHWEST will provide the DPP with a second and final 
DNA report. This final report will be in the same form as is 
currently used.
3. 
The ability of PATHWEST to meet the above time standards is subject to 
any request for a preliminary or final report complying with the 
following: 
(a) The request should be emailed to: 
[e-mail]
  
(b) The request should identify the relevant exhibits by reference to the 
Police incident or 'IMS' number as found on the 'Statement of 
Material Facts'.
(c) A copy of the request should be emailed to the Officer in Charge of 
the Forensic Analysis Coordination Team at: 
[e-mail]
 

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5. General Division - Criminal 
Supreme Court of Western Australia 
Consolidated Practice Direction
5.2.1.1.
Sample Summary of Preliminary Findings Form