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Paternity Action: DNA Testing Requirements by Darren Ruelan is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This case discusses the requirements for ordering a DNA test in a paternity case. The Court held that: 1) A court order for a DNA test is considered a "search" under the Constitution, so the petitioner must establish a reasonable possibility of paternity before a test can be ordered. 2) Simply filing a petition is not enough - the petitioner must present prima facie evidence or establish a reasonable possibility of paternity during a hearing on the motion for a DNA test. 3) The regional trial court and

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Darren Ruelan

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