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Chapter 844D

59 sections

§844D-1 Definitions for DNA and forensic identification rules

§844D-2 DNA database administration

§844D-21 Who must collect DNA samples at jails and prisons

§844D-22 DNA and print checks are only for identification

§844D-23 Who stores DNA samples and records

§844D-24 Reporting and testing sexual assault evidence kits

§844D-31 Who must give DNA and fingerprint samples

§844D-32 DNA and fingerprint rules apply to all qualifying people

§844D-33 Court must check DNA samples are taken

§844D-34 Who must give DNA samples when entering custody

§844D-35 DNA and fingerprint collection for people on probation or parole

§844D-36 DNA and fingerprint collection from adults returning to custody

§844D-37 DNA and fingerprint rules for people accepted from other states

§844D-38 Providing a new sample when the first one is unusable

§844D-39 Using old DNA samples from sex offense registrants

§844D-40 Giving DNA samples when registering as a sex offender

§844D-41 Old crimes still require DNA collection

§844D-51 Who can analyze crime scene DNA samples

§844D-52 Labs may test samples without names

§844D-53 Using and removing suspect DNA samples

§844D-54 DNA labs must be accredited and report yearly

§844D-55 Other police labs can run their own DNA tests

§844D-56 Offense limits do not allow case dismissal

§844D-57 Mistakes in DNA or fingerprint records won't overturn a case

§844D-61 Sending collected samples to the department quickly

§844D-62 How DNA samples are collected and sent to the state

§844D-63 Protection from lawsuits for DNA and fingerprint collection

§844D-64 Processing DNA samples

§844D-71 Removing DNA records from the state database

§844D-72 When DNA samples must be destroyed and profiles removed

§844D-73 Judges cannot excuse DNA samples after certain pleas

§844D-74 DNA test results still count as valid evidence

§844D-81 DNA and forensic samples are kept private

§844D-82 Who can see DNA and other forensic identification information

§844D-83 What happens if a state worker misuses your DNA information

§844D-84 When sharing DNA information is allowed

§844D-85 DNA database computer software is kept secret

§844D-91 When the state can share DNA data and samples

§844D-92 Local DNA labs must follow state instructions

§844D-93 How the department can get rid of old or unused samples

§844D-101 Police keep their other legal powers

§844D-102 Other laws and DNA powers are not limited

§844D-111 Refusing to give a DNA sample when required

§844D-112 Faking or tampering with DNA samples is a crime

§844D-113 Crime for sharing DNA info without permission

§844D-114 Using DNA for money is a crime

§844D-121 Asking for DNA testing after a conviction or acquittal

§844D-122 Court process for DNA testing motions

§844D-123 When a court can order DNA testing after conviction

§844D-124 When the court must give you a lawyer

§844D-125 Getting evidence and DNA test results after a conviction

§844D-126 Keeping biological evidence after a conviction

§844D-127 Choosing a lab for DNA evidence testing

§844D-128 Who pays for DNA analysis

§844D-129 Appealing a denied motion

§844D-130 Filing another DNA testing request after a first one

§844D-131 Court's extra powers in DNA testing cases

§844D-132 What happens after DNA test results come back

§844D-133 Agreed DNA testing without a court motion