HRS §844D-102
Other laws and DNA powers are not limited
This section says that the DNA rules in this chapter do not stop local police from keeping their own DNA databases, or the state from using other databases. It also says medical examiners and coroners can still use DNA technology to investigate deaths and can use outside labs.
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The statute, as written — Authority under other laws not affected
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the authority of local law enforcement to maintain its own DNA-related databases or data banks, or to restrict the department with respect to data banks and databases created by other statutory authority, including but not limited to databases related to fingerprints, firearms and other weapons, child abuse, domestic violence deaths, child deaths, driving offenses, missing persons, sex offender registration, and criminal justice statistics. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the medical examiner of the city and county of Honolulu or county coroners or their agents, in the course of their scientific investigation, to use genetic and DNA technology to inquire into and determine the circumstances, manner, and cause of death, or to employ or use outside laboratories, hospitals, or research institutions that use genetic and DNA technology.
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