Form 37J - Notice of Intention to Call as a Witness the Person Under Whose Control DNA Tests Were Tested or Other Persons Involved in the DNA Testing Process

What this form is for

• • Use when you need to call someone who conducted or supervised DNA testing
• • Use when you need to call someone who had control over DNA samples
• • Use when DNA evidence is central to your court case
• • Use when you need to establish the chain of custody for DNA evidence
• • Do not use for witnesses with general knowledge unrelated to DNA testing

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File Form 37J as soon as you identify potential DNA testing witnesses, but no later than 14 days before the trial date to ensure proper court notification and scheduling.

Before you submit

• • Complete all witness identification fields
• • Specify exact role in DNA testing process
• • Include full contact information for witnesses
• • Verify court address and filing procedure
• • Sign and date the form
• • Keep a copy for your records
• • Confirm submission deadline
• • Check if electronic filing is available

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form 37J from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate witness information
3. 3Specify the witness's exact role in the DNA testing process
4. 4Sign and date the completed form
5. 5File with the court clerk or send to the appropriate court address
6. 6Obtain a receipt or proof of filing
7. 7Notify the witness about their potential testimony

Known limitations

• • This form only notifies about witnesses related to DNA testing
• • Does not guarantee witnesses will be available or testify
• • May not be accepted if filed after the deadline
• • Does not replace other required court procedures
• • Witnesses must still be properly subpoenaed if required