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Ch. 240 2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND
(ii) support of identification research and protocol development of
forensic DNA analysis methods; and
(iii) quality control.
(b) (1) Only DNA records that directly relate to the identification of
individuals shall be collected and stored.
(2) DNA records may not be used for any purposes other than those
specified in this subtitle.
2-507.
At regular intervals not exceeding 180 days, the Crime Laboratory and each
analyst who performs DNA analyses at the Crime Laboratory shall undergo external
proficiency testing, including at least one external blind test, by a DNA proficiency
testing program that meets the standards issued under:
(1) § 1003 of the federal DNA Identification Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. §
14131); or
(2) the [guidelines for a quality assurance program for DNA analysis,
known as the TWGDAM" guidelines] FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS FOR CONVICTED OFFENDER'S DNA DATA BASING
AND FORENSIC DNA TESTING LABORATORIES.
2-510.
A match obtained between an evidence sample and a data base entry may only
be used as probable cause to obtain [a blood] AN ADDITIONAL DNA sample from the
subject and is not admissible at trial unless confirmed by additional testing.
2-513.
(A) (1) IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.
(2) "DNA TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT" MEANS ANY EQUIPMENT USED FOR
DNA TESTING PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE PURPOSES LISTED IN § 2-505 OF THIS
SUBTITLE,
(3) "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" MEANS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION.
(4) "FUND" MEANS THE DNA TECHNOLOGY FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER
THIS SECTION.
(5) "LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY" MEANS THE AGENCY OF ANY
COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, INCLUDING BALTIMORE CITY, WITHIN THE
STATE THAT PERFORMS POLICE PROTECTION FUNCTIONS.
(B) A DNA TECHNOLOGY FUND IS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT
OF STATE POLICE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN ACQUIRING DNA
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO TEST DNA SAMPLES.
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