HRS §844D-51
Who can analyze crime scene DNA samples
This section says which labs and agencies are allowed to test crime scene samples and compare DNA profiles with databases. Only accredited labs or ones chosen by the department can do this work. It does not set any penalties or deadlines.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Analysis of crime scene samples
The following entities are authorized to analyze crime scene samples and other samples of known and unknown origin and to compare and check the forensic identification profiles, including DNA profiles, of these samples against available DNA and forensic identification data banks and databases to establish identity and origin of samples for identification purposes: (1) Laboratories that are accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board, accredited by any certifying body approved by the Director of the FBI, or accredited by the successor to the Laboratory Accreditation Board; (2) Any law enforcement crime laboratory designated by the department that is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board, accredited by any certifying body approved by the Director of the FBI, or accredited by the successor to the Laboratory Accreditation Board; and (3) Any other entity designated by the department by rule.
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