As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires:
- “Disposed of” means evidence is destroyed, thrown away, or returned to the owner or his or her designee.
- “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid.
- “DNA evidence” means all evidence collected by law enforcement in a criminal investigation, which evidence may be reasonably believed to contain DNA that is relevant to a disputed issue in the investigation and prosecution of the case.
- “DNA profile” means an identifier obtained as a result of a specific DNA analysis.
Source: L. 2009: Entire part R&RE, (HB 09-1121), ch. 20, p. 97, § 1, effective March 18.
Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 18-1-1101 as it existed prior to 2009.