HRS §844D-128
Who pays for DNA analysis
This section says that DNA analysis ordered under one part of the law is paid for from a special state fund. For analysis ordered under another part, the court can decide who pays: the defendant, the fund, or both.
courts
The statute, as written — Payment
Analysis ordered pursuant to section 844D-123(a) shall be paid for using funds from the DNA registry special fund established pursuant to section [706-603(3)]. The court may require payment for analysis ordered pursuant to section 844D-123(b) to be made by the defendant, the DNA registry special fund, or a combination thereof.
Sections this one refers to
§844D-123 When a court can order DNA testing after conviction
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