§ 4712. Authority to provide corneas to eye banks.
§ 4712. Authority to provide corneas to eye banks. (a) Upon request of an approved eye bank on behalf of a patient in need of corneal tissue for a transplant, a Medical Examiner is authorized to provide the cornea under the following conditions: (1) A decedent who may provide a suitable cornea for transplant is […]
§ 4713. DNA analysis and data bank.
§ 4713. DNA analysis and data bank. (a) In any criminal proceeding, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) testing shall be deemed to be a reliable scientific technique, and the evidence of a DNA profile comparison shall be admitted to prove or disprove the identity of any person. This section shall not otherwise limit the introduction of any […]
§ 4714. Commission on Forensic Science.
§ 4714. Commission on Forensic Science. (a) The Commission on Forensic Science, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Commission”, is hereby established. The Commission shall provide oversight and guidance to foster professionalism within, and the development and growth of, the Division of Forensic Science. The Commission shall consist of 10 members. The Commissioners […]
§ 4701. Division of Forensic Science established; purpose.
§ 4701. Division of Forensic Science established; purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a Division of Forensic Science to provide leadership and coordination in the exercise of forensic sciences. In furtherance of that purpose, there is created the Division of Forensic Science under the supervision and control of the Director of the […]
§ 4701A. Definitions.
§ 4701A. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, “next of kin” means 1 of the following: (1) A spouse. (2) If no spouse, the decedent’s adult children. (3) If no spouse or adult children, the decedent’s parents. (4) If no spouse, adult children, or parents of the decedent, the person who is legally entitled to […]