What type of sample can be collected with court authorization, apart from a cheek swab?

A blood draw can be collected with court authorization, along with a cheek swab, as it provides critical information related to an individual's health and potential substance use. When investigating criminal cases or enforcing conditions of probation or parole, law enforcement and courts have the authority to order such medical procedures if they are deemed relevant to the case at hand.

Blood draws can detect a broad range of substances, including alcohol and drugs, and can provide information about someone’s health status or any influence of illegal substances at the time of a crime. The legal framework ensures that such samples, gathered for investigative purposes, are handled with precision, respecting the individual's rights by requiring proper legal authorization.

Other types of samples, like urine samples, hair follicles, or skin scrapings, may involve varying levels of controversy regarding privacy and the burden of proof, and typically require different legal standards or may not be accepted as standard practice for court-ordered collection in every jurisdiction.