DNA records and samples shall be stored and maintained by the division in the state DNA database and databank, respectively. DNA samples, without personal identifying information, may also be stored in any DNA typing, testing and research laboratory selected by the division pursuant to section five of this article.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 15-2B-8

  • Division: means the West Virginia State Police. See West Virginia Code 15-2B-3
  • DNA: means deoxyribonucleic acid. See West Virginia Code 15-2B-3
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10