What is the meaning of a court-admissible paternity test?

If you want to use the results of a paternity test in court, proof of the identity of each test participant and the chain of custody of the collected samples must be provided by a witness. We offer a version of our home paternity test that qualifies as court-admissible and is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks. This option is recommended if you believe you will need to use the test results in a court case.The requirement for this test is that the collection and handling of the samples must be overseen by a witness. Instructions and examples of documents are included with the test kit. Provided that instructions are followed correctly, the test results will be court-admissible (see the disclaimer below). The requirement for this test is that the collection and handling of samples must be overseen by a witness. Complete instructions and document examples are included with the kit. Provided that the instructions are followed correctly, the test results will be admissible in court (see disclaimer below). - One (1) unrelated and impartial witness is required - The impartial witness must take or observe the collection of the sample as outlined in the kit instructions. - The witness and the providers of the samples must complete and sign all required paperwork - The participants in the test must be positively identified - The participants (or parent/legal guardian of a minor or legally incompetent adult) and the witness must sign/date copies of their identification or an original photograph. - The witness must pack and seal the completed test in the provided envelope - The witness must send the envelope to Test Country via 2nd Day Courier or better Notes: Acceptable proof of identification includes one of the following, which must be signed and dated: - A recent photograph that clearly identifies the person in question - A clear and legible color copy of a military ID - A clear and legible color copy of a driver's license - A clear and legible color copy of a state or federal identification card Additionally, a copy of a birth announcement or a birth certificate is required for any child who is less than three (3) years old at the time the test is performed. Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that the results of any test performed with our kit will be accepted by a judge as qualified evidence, due to the differences in the laws of your state and courts. However, if the test is completed correctly according to instructions and the witness is available to testify, the results should be court-admissible. If you are concerned about the admissibility of your test, we recommend that you consult your attorney.

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