The Conclusion is limited to the following findings which are commensurate with this methodology:

 

A.) Identification (Individualization)

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B.) Non-Identification (Exclusion)

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C.) Inconclusive

 

An Identification is the determination by a competent examiner that two friction ridge impressions originated from the same source.

 

A Non-Identification is the determination by a competent examiner that two friction ridge impressions originated from two different sources.

 

An Inconclusive determination is the result of a competent examiner unable to individualize or exclude the source of a friction ridge impression.