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HRS §844D-74

DNA test results still count as valid evidence

This section says that nothing in this part can make a valid DNA identification invalid or allow DNA evidence to be kept out of court if it is otherwise allowed. It protects the use of DNA test results in legal cases.

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The statute, as written — Not a basis for invalidation of identification or suppression of identification evidence

Nothing in this part shall be construed to invalidate an otherwise valid identification of a person by means of DNA testing or to provide the basis for a suppression of otherwise admissible evidence related to identification of a person based on DNA testing.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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