Rule 3:5A-9 Definition

When you are involved in a criminal case, the court may need to collect certain physical information from you. This rule explains what counts as "evidence of physical characteristics."

This type of evidence covers a wide range of things, including fingerprints, handwriting samples, blood, urine, saliva, hair, and fingernail scrapings. It also includes photographs, voice recordings, showing specific parts of your body, and appearing in a police lineup.

Knowing what falls under this category matters because other rules explain when and how the court can require someone to provide this kind of evidence.