i would go a step further, and insist that test results of evidentiary DNA be provided for defense discovery, before probative DNA [sample from accused] is even

i would go a step further, and insist that test results of evidentiary DNA be provided for defense discovery, before probative DNA [sample from accused] is even touched by an examiner from forensic services lab. as is the only thing stopping probative DNA from ending up in the evidence lane is a promise not to abuse the opportunity, that also says nothing about "by mistake" occurances