North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-266.12. Confidentiality of records.


§ 15A‑266.12.  Confidentiality of records.

(a)       All DNA profiles and samples submitted to the SBI pursuant to this Article shall be treated as confidential except as provided in G.S. 15A‑266.8.

(b)       Only DNA records and samples that directly relate to the identification of individuals shall be collected and stored. These records and samples shall solely be used as a part of the criminal justice system for the purpose of facilitating the personal identification of the perpetrator of a criminal offense; provided that in appropriate circumstances such records may be used to identify potential victims of mass disasters or missing persons. (1993, c. 401, s. 1; 2003‑376, s. 4.)