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Handwriting

Testimony of handwriting experts has been allowed for years, but has recently come under attack. Whether the subjective opinions of so-called experts are more accurate than those of untutored jurors is subject to debate.

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	*NIJ Solicitation This is an NIJ solicitation for studies to help "determine the scientific validity of handwriting identification." Implicit in this statement is the notion that it's scientific validity has not been proven to that date. [ 11/17/02 \| Submitter: Andrew Northrup \| more info ]
	US v. Fujii - Ruling This is the Court's ruling on the Fujii Daubert Challenge. In a narrow holding, the court excluded the evidence. [ 11/17/02 \| Submitter: Andrew Northrup \| more info ]
	CEDAR Website This is the website of CEDAR at SUNY Buffalo. These people have received an NIJ grant to determine the individuality of handwriting. When pressed for research on the stand, analysts will cite this and the Kam studies. It is important to be familiar ... [ 11/17/02 \| Submitter: Andrew Northrup \| more info/full abstract ]
	SWGDOC Guidelines These are the Guidelines issued by the Scientific Working Group on Handwriting. Please note their ambiguity. [ 11/17/02 \| Submitter: ATN \| more info ]
	**U.S. v. Fujii Daubert Hearing This transcript is an excellent encapsulation of the arguments for and against handwriting analysis. This is essential reading for anyone thinking of mounting a Fry/Daubert challenge to this science or even just cross examinaing a handwriting expert.
	Link: American Board of Forensic Document Examiners One of several professional organizations which certify examiners with a state-by-state list of certified experts. [ more info ]
	National Association of Document Examiners Another certification and training organization for handwriting experts. Website contains few resources besides expert contact information. [ Submitter: DC PDS \| more info ]
	*McVeigh motion to exclude handwriting McVeigh brief -- motion to exclude handwriting and hair identification evidence. [ Submitter: PDSDC \| more info ]
	American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE) 100+ member organization that promulgates standards, encourages certain research, and provide training. Newsletter, member contact information, some research and links. [ Submitter: DC PDS \| more info ]

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