Supreme Court of New Jersey

In the Matter of the Investigation of Burglary and Theft (082243) (Ocean County & Statewide)

January 21, 2020

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the State may obtain a follow‑up buccal swab from J.P. under Rule 3:5A‑1 because the DNA characteristics sought cannot be practicably obtained by any other means, and therefore reversed and remanded the Appellate Division judgment.