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25 §1571. Short title

§1571. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the “DNA Data Base and Data Bank Act.”   [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).

25 §1572. Definitions

§1572. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).] 1.  CODIS.  “CODIS” means the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s national DNA identification index system that allows for storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by state and local forensic […]

25 §1575. Procedure for collection of biological sample for DNA analysis

§1575. Procedure for collection of biological sample for DNA analysis 1.  Collection equipment.  The crime lab shall provide collection equipment or a kit for the collection of a biological sample required by section 1574 to persons authorized to collect samples.   [PL 2003, c. 393, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Person to draw blood sample.  Only a […]

25 §1576. Procedure for collection; conducting DNA analysis

§1576. Procedure for collection; conducting DNA analysis The Chief of the State Police may adopt rules governing the procedures to be used in the collection, submission, identification, analysis and storage of DNA samples and the results of the typing of biological samples submitted pursuant to this Act. The biological sample must be securely stored in […]

25 §1577. DNA records

§1577. DNA records 1.  Confidentiality.  All DNA records are confidential and may not be disclosed to any person or agency unless disclosure is authorized by this section.   [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Access to records.  The following persons or agencies may have access to DNA records:   A. Local, county, state and […]

25 §1578. Unlawful dissemination

§1578. Unlawful dissemination 1.  Offense.  A person is guilty of unlawful dissemination of a DNA record if the person knowingly disseminates a DNA record in violation of this Act.   [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Penalty.  Unlawful dissemination of a DNA record is a Class E crime.   [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 […]