HRS §844D-52

Labs may test samples without names

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This section allows certain accredited labs that have a contract with the department to run anonymous tests on specimens and samples for forensic identification. The labs must be approved by a specific accreditation board or another body the FBI Director approves. It only covers labs that meet these conditions.

The statute, as written — Anonymous analysis of specimens and samples

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Laboratories, including law enforcement laboratories, that are accredited by [the] American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board or any certifying body approved by the Director of the FBI who contract with the department may perform anonymous analysis of specimens and samples for forensic identification as provided in this chapter.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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