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[Storage time for criminal trace evidence].

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Storing trace evidence indefinitely for DNA analysis aids in identifying perpetrators and exonerating wrongly convicted individuals years after crimes. This practice is crucial for justice, despite limited legal regulations in some regions.

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    • Indefinite storage of trace evidence can significantly improve the resolution of cold cases.
    • It provides a mechanism for re-examining old cases with new DNA technologies, potentially correcting wrongful convictions.
    • Establishes a precedent for prioritizing forensic evidence preservation in legal systems.