Get Dna Intake Questionnaire - Law Northwestern

The DNA Intake Questionnaire from Law Northwestern is designed to gather detailed information for assessing claims of actual innocence. This guide provides clear instructions on how to complete the form efficiently and accurately.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out the DNA Intake Questionnaire.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the intake questionnaire and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Begin by completing personal information, including your name, date of birth, inmate number, and current correctional facility. Be thorough and detailed in your responses.
3. Provide specifics regarding your conviction, including the date, location, and charges. If DNA evidence was recovered, indicate that clearly.
4. In the 'Personal Information' section, detail your educational background, any special education needs, and mental health treatment history, if applicable.
5. Move to the 'Attorneys' section and provide information about your current and previous legal representation, including names and contact details.
6. In the 'Crime Information' section, answer questions about the alleged crime, including identifiers and relationships to victims, if known.
7. Continue by detailing your arrest information, including the date, location, and circumstances surrounding your arrest.
8. In the 'Conviction' section, clarify whether you pled guilty and any circumstances surrounding your plea.
9. Complete sections regarding trial details, including attorney arguments, the outcomes of trials, and witness testimony.
10. Fill out the 'Evidence' section, specifying any physical or DNA evidence and its testing status.
11. Address the appeal section as needed, detailing any direct appeals or post-conviction petitions filed.
12. Submit any information regarding newly available evidence that may support your innocence claim.
13. Provide a narrative explanation of the events surrounding the crime and your charges.
14. Review the 'Authorization Form' at the end of the document and sign it if you consent to the Center on Wrongful Convictions contacting your attorneys.
15. Once the form is completed, ensure all sections are filled accurately. You can then save your changes, download the document, print it, or share it as needed.

Start filling out the DNA Intake Questionnaire online to take the first step in assessing your claims of innocence.