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HRS §844D-131

Court's extra powers in DNA testing cases

This section lets the court make other orders it thinks are right in a DNA testing case. It can choose the type of test, how it is done, keep part of the sample, order more tests, or test other people to rule them out. DNA results from these samples are kept private.

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The statute, as written — Additional orders

(a) The court may in its discretion make such other orders as may be appropriate. This includes but is not limited to designating: (1) The type of DNA analysis to be used; (2) The testing procedures to be followed; (3) The preservation of some portion of the sample for replicating the testing; (4) Additional DNA testing, if the results of the initial testing are inconclusive or otherwise merit additional scientific analysis; and (5) The collection and DNA testing of elimination samples from third parties. (b) DNA profile information from biological samples taken from any person pursuant to a motion for post-conviction DNA testing shall be exempt from any law requiring disclosure of information to the public.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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