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Section 15-23-100 – Definitions.

Section 15-23-100 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ALLEGED VICTIM. A person or persons to whom transmission of body fluids from the perpetrator of the crime occurred or was likely to have occurred in the course of the alleged crime. (2) PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF THE […]

Section 15-23-102 – Order to Submit to Testing; Designation of Attending Physician; Additional Testing; Access to Results; Post-Test Counseling.

Section 15-23-102 Order to submit to testing; designation of attending physician; additional testing; access to results; post-test counseling. (a)(1) If the district attorney files a motion under Section 15-23-101, the court shall order the person charged to submit to testing if the court determines there is probable cause to believe that the person charged committed […]

Section 15-23-103 – Confidentiality of Results.

Section 15-23-103 Confidentiality of results. (a) The results of tests or reports, or information therein, obtained under Section 15-23-102 shall be confidential and shall not be divulged to any person not authorized to receive the information. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (Act 2006-572, p. 1504, §4.)

Section 15-23-104 – Payment of Costs.

Section 15-23-104 Payment of costs. This article shall be implemented by the Department of Public Health to the extent state funds are available to pay all costs associated with the requirements of this article. The court may order the person charged to pay for or reimburse the state for the cost of all testing. (Act […]