What is the test for DNA testing on the parties and the child?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Smith v. Gorges, 2014 ONCJ 378 (CanLII):
[14] Based on Szostek v. Szostek, supra, it is ordered that DNA testing be conducted on the parties and the child on the following terms: (a) The designated authority in Ontario is requested to facilitate the DNA testing with the reciprocal designated authority in Michigan. (b) The designated authority in Ontario is requested to first coordinate the DNA testing of the respondent. This should be arranged through respondent’s counsel. The respondent is to pay for the cost of this testing. (c) The designated authority in Ontario is requested to facilitate the transfer of the testing specimen to the reciprocal designated authority in Michigan. (d) The applicant and the child are to attend and complete the DNA testing in Michigan. (e) The applicant shall be responsible for paying any costs of DNA testing in Michigan. (f) The designated authority in Ontario is asked to request the designated authority in Michigan to facilitate the completion of the DNA testing in Michigan. (g) The designated authority in Ontario is requested to follow through on obtaining and filing the DNA test results. (h) The costs of the DNA testing are subject to re-apportionment once the results are received. (i) The DNA tests will be admitted into evidence without the need to call the persons conducting or interpreting the testing. (j) The DNA testing is to be completed within 180 days.
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