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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.5-1. Policy. [Contingent effective date; see note.]
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The general assembly finds and declares that DNA databanks and DNA databases are important tools in criminal investigations, in the exclusion of individuals who are the subject of criminal investigations or prosecutions, and in deterring and detecting recidivism. Many states have…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.5-10. Procedures for conduct, disposition and use of DNA analysis
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The department of health shall promulgate procedures to be used in the collection, submission, identification, analysis, storage and disposition of DNA samples and typing results of DNA samples submitted under this chapter. These procedures shall meet or exceed the current standa…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.5-11. DNA database exchange
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It shall be the duty of the department of health to collect DNA samples, to receive, store, and to perform analysis or to contract for DNA typing analysis with a qualified DNA laboratory that meets the regulations as established by the department of health, to classify and to fil…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.5-12. Cancellation of authority to access or exchange DNA records
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The department of health shall be authorized, for good cause shown, to revoke or suspend the right of a forensic DNA laboratory within this state to access or exchange DNA identification records with criminal justice agencies.
