Disclosure of Dna Records

Ala. Code § 36-18-27 — under Title 36.

Ala. Code § 36-18-27

DNA records collected and maintained for the purpose of the identification of criminal suspects or offenders shall be disclosed only:

(a) To criminal justice agencies for law enforcement identification purposes.

(b) In judicial proceedings, if otherwise admissible.

(c) For criminal defense purposes, to a defendant, who shall have access to samples and analyses performed in connection with the case in which such defendant is charged.

History: (Acts 1994, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 94-804, p. 109, §8.)