Scanner: Common term for the computer driven video devices used to electronically estimate the sizes of DNA restriction fragments detected in a forensic RFLP test.

Serology: In forensic science the study of body fluids and body fluid stains. Forensic DNA analysis is generally performed by specially trained forensic serologists.

Service by Publication: Notice in a newspaper telling someone that a claim has been filed against him/her.

Service of Process: The delivery of a writ or summons to the party to whom it is directed for the purpose of obtaining jurisdiction over that party.

Single Locus Probe: A DNA probe that detects a single DNA region creating one ("homozygote") to two (heterozygote) bands on an autoradiograph.

Southern Blotting: The technique of transferring DNA fragments in a gel to a solid support such as a sheet of nylon. The resulting sheet of nylon with the DNA permanently affixed to it is referred to as the blot.

STR: Short tandem repeat see AFLP.

Support Order: A legally binding edict from a court of law that dictates conditions of support that a noncustodial parent must pay.