Indiana Code 10-13-6-15. Disclosure of DNA samples and analysis
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Sec. 15. A laboratory conducting forensic DNA analysis in Indiana may disclose or allow access to collected DNA samples and DNA analysis results only under the following circumstances:
(2) To defense counsel for criminal defense purposes.
(1) To criminal justice agencies for law enforcement identification purposes.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 10-13-6-15
- DNA: means deoxyribonucleic acid that:
Indiana Code 10-13-6-2
- DNA analysis: means an identification process in which the unique genetic code of an individual that is carried by the individual's DNA is compared with the genetic codes of another individual. See Indiana Code 10-13-6-3
- Population: has the meaning set forth in Ind. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(3) Upon authorization by a court or statute.
(4) For a population statistics data base, identification research and protocol development, or quality control purposes, but only if personal identifying information is removed.
(5) For purposes of postconviction DNA testing and analysis under IC 35-38-7.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-17.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.