651-D:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Department " means the department of safety. II. " Division " means the division of state police, department of safety. III. " DNA " means deoxyribonucleic acid. IV. " DNA sample " means a blood, tissue, or hair follicle sample provided by any person or submitted […]
651-D:2 Post-Conviction DNA Testing of Biological Material. – I. A person in custody, on probation or parole, or whose liberty is otherwise restrained as a result of a conviction or adjudication as a delinquent pursuant to the judgment of the court may, notwithstanding RSA 526:4, at any time after conviction or adjudication as a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
