Section 651-D:3 – Preservation of Biological Material for DNA Testing.
651-D:3 Preservation of Biological Material for DNA Testing. – I. The investigating agency shall preserve any biological material obtained in connection with a criminal or delinquency investigation or prosecution for 5 years from the date of conviction or adjudication, or as long as any person connected with that case or investigation remains in custody, […]
Section 651-D:4 – DNA Testing and Analysis.
651-D:4 DNA Testing and Analysis. – I. The DNA testing and analysis under this chapter shall be performed under the direction of the division, following procedures in conformance with the federal "DNA Identification Act of 1994." Identifying characteristics of the resulting DNA profile shall be stored and maintained by the division consistent with division […]
Section 651-D:5 – Victim Services.
651-D:5 Victim Services. – When post-conviction DNA testing is being considered by the court, the state shall, upon request, reactivate victim services for the victim of the crime being reinvestigated during the reinvestigation of the case, during the pendency of the proceedings, and, as determined by the court after consultation with the victim and/or […]
Section 651-E:1 – Council Established.
651-E:1 Council Established. – There is established an interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council to provide leadership, communication, and coordination among those involved in or affected by the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Source. 2008, 201:1, eff. June 16, 2008.
Section 651-E:2 – Membership and Compensation.
651-E:2 Membership and Compensation. – I. The members of the council shall be as follows: (a) The governor, or designee. (b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) Three members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the criminal justice and public safety committee, […]
Section 651-E:3 – Duties.
651-E:3 Duties. – The council shall: I. Identify, study, develop, and implement effective criminal and juvenile justice policy. II. Promote the effective allocation and use of public and private resources within the criminal and juvenile justice system. III. Foster effective communication, understanding, cooperation, and coordination among those involved in, or affected by, the criminal […]
Section 651-E:4 – Chairperson; Quorum.
651-E:4 Chairperson; Quorum. – I. The members of the council shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the council shall be called by the speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker’s designee. The first meeting of the council shall be held within 45 days of the effective […]
Section 651-C:1 – Definitions.
651-C:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " CODIS " means the Combined DNA Index System, the FBI’s national DNA identification index system. II. " Department " means the department of safety. III. " Division " means the division of state police, department of safety. IV. " DNA " means deoxyribonucleic acid. V. " […]
Section 651-C:2 – DNA Analysis Required.
651-C:2 DNA Analysis Required. – I. Upon intake or prior to the release of any offender after conviction for the commission of any sexual offense, as defined in RSA 651-B:1, V, or any offense against a child as defined in RSA 651-B:1, VII, or any other felony offense prohibited by the laws of this […]
Section 651-C:3 – Dissemination of Information in DNA Database.
651-C:3 Dissemination of Information in DNA Database. – I. It shall be the duty of the division to receive DNA samples and to analyze, classify, and store the DNA records of DNA samples submitted pursuant to this subdivision, and to make such information available to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers upon request […]