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Session Laws, 1999
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(1) Have a DNA sample collected upon intake to any prison or detention

facility; or

(2) If not sentenced to a term of imprisonment, [be ordered by the court
to] provide a DNA sample as a condition of sentence OR PROBATION.

(D) EACH PERSON CONVICTED OF A QUALIFYING CRIME OF VIOLENCE SHALL
BE REQUIRED TO HAVE ONE DNA SAMPLE COLLECTED, EXCEPT THAT
A SECOND DNA
SAMPLE SHALL BE TAKEN IF ORDERED BY THE COURT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN.

(E) IF A PERSON IS NOT SENTENCED TO A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, FAILURE
TO PROVIDE A DNA SAMPLE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF NOTICE BY THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
CONSIDERED A VIOLATION OF PROBATION.

[(d)] (F) A person who has been convicted of a qualifying crime of violence
prior to October 1, [1994] 1999, and who remains incarcerated on that date shall
submit a DNA sample to the [Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE.

[(e)] (G) (1) To the extent fiscal resources are available, DNA samples shall
be tested for the following purposes:

(i) To analyze and type the genetic markers contained in or derived
from DNA samples;

offense:

(ii) In the furtherance of an official investigation into a criminal

(iii) To assist in the identification of human remains;

(iv) To assist in the identification of missing persons; and

(v) For research and administrative purposes, including:

1. Development of a population data base after personal
identifying information is removed;

2. Support of identification research and protocol
development of forensic DNA analysis methods; and

3. Quality control purposes.

(2) (i) Only DNA records that directly relate to the identification of
individuals shall be collected and stored.

(ii) These records may not be used for any purposes other than
those specified in this section.

[(f)] (H) (1) The DNA record of identification characteristics resulting from
the DNA testing shall be stored and maintained by the Crime Laboratory in the
statewide DNA data base system.

(2) The DNA sample shall be stored and maintained by the Crime
Laboratory in the statewide DNA repository.

 

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