§ 4211. Separability
If any provision or, part of this chapter is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this section which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provision of this section are severable.
§ 4206. Quality assurance program
The Director shall establish a quality assurance program that must include proficiency standards for laboratories and analysts responsible for performing DNA testing and analysis. The procedural rules and quality assurance program, laboratory techniques, laboratory equipment, supplies, computer software and acceptance criteria for DNA records in CODIS must be compatible with those used by the FBI. […]
§ 4207. Confidentiality and disclosure
(a) Records, findings, reports, and results of DNA testing, may be disclosed, upon written or electronic request, to the following persons for the following purposes: (1) the court, the prosecution and the defense in a criminal proceeding pursuant to a written request on a form prescribed by the Director; (2) the Department, the Virgin Islands […]
§ 4208. Penalties
(a) Any person who, by virtue of employment or official position, has possession of, or access to, a DNA sample or record or portion of a sample record contained in the Database and who willfully discloses any portion of a record or portion of a sample or a record in any manner to any person […]
§ 4209. Expungement
(a) If an individual, either voluntarily or pursuant to a warrant or order of a court, has submitted a sample for DNA testing in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime and (i) no criminal action against the individual relating to the crime was commenced within applicable limitations period, or (ii) a criminal […]
§ 4210. Petition to require testing
A person who was convicted of and sentenced for an offense may file a written petition with the sentencing court to require the DNA testing and analysis of any evidence that meets the following criteria: (1) The evidence is in the possession or control of a court, the Territory or otherwise contained in the Virgin […]
§ 4205. DNA analysis
All DNA samples collected pursuant to section 4203, subsection (a), must be forwarded to the Director for DNA analysis. The Director may employ independent forensic laboratories to perform the DNA analysis required under section 4203, subsection (a). The Director shall provide for the receipt and analysis of DNA samples and for the filing and storage […]
§ 4103. Authorization for disclosure and use of intercepted wire or oral communications
(a) Any investigative or law enforcement officer who, by any means authorized by this chapter, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire or oral communication or evidence derived therefrom may disclose such contents to another investigative or law enforcement officer to the extent that such disclosure is appropriate to the proper performance of […]
§ 4104. Procedure for interception of wire or oral communications
Each application for an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire or oral communication shall be made in writing, upon oath or affirmation, to a Judge of the Superior Court or of the District Court, and shall state the applicant’s authority to make such application. Each application shall include the following information: (1) […]
§ 4105. Procedures by court upon application for electronic surveillance under this chapter
(a) The Court may require the applicant to furnish additional testimony or documentary evidence in support of the application. (b) Upon such application, the Court may enter an ex parte order, as requested or as modified, authorizing or approving the interception of wire or oral communications within the jurisdiction of the Court if the Judge […]