There is a newer version of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes
2015 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title LXII - CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 651-D - POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING
Section 651-D:4 - DNA Testing and Analysis.
NH Rev Stat § 651-D:4 (2015) What's This?
651-D:4 DNA Testing and Analysis. –
I. The DNA testing and analysis under this chapter shall be performed under the direction of the division, following procedures in conformance with the federal "DNA Identification Act of 1994.'' Identifying characteristics of the resulting DNA profile shall be stored and maintained by the division consistent with division policy.
II. The division shall prescribe procedures to be used in the collection, submission, identification, analysis, storage, and disposition of DNA samples and all DNA information obtained pursuant to this chapter.
III. The division may contract with third parties for the purposes of this chapter. Any DNA sample sent to third parties for analysis shall be coded to maintain confidentiality concerning the donor of the sample.
IV. A certificate and the results of the analysis shall be admissible in any court as evidence of the facts stated in the analysis.
Source. 2004, 239:1, eff. June 15, 2004.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. New Hampshire may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
