As used in this article, the following words, phrases or terms shall have the following meanings, respectively unless the context thereof clearly indicates otherwise:
(a) DIRECTOR. Shall mean the Director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.
(b) PERSON. A human being, and where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality.
(c) DNA. Deoxyribonucleic acid.
(d) DNA SAMPLE. Any biological sample containing DNA.
(e) DNA RECORD. An objective form of scientific analysis or tests which contain genetic identification characteristics of DNA samples.
(f) DNA POPULATION FREQUENCY. The frequency of occurrence of a particular DNA trait or fragment in a particular population.
(g) DNA DATABASE. That system established by the Director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for the purposes of collecting, storing and maintaining DNA records.
(h) DNA POPULATION STATISTICAL DATABASE. That system established by the Director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for collecting, storing, and maintaining genetic information relating to DNA population frequencies.
(i) FBI. The Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(j) CODIS. The National DNA Identification Index System established by the FBI.
(k) INCARCERATION FACILITY. Any place of lawful involuntary confinement, partial or total, limited or unlimited, for criminals convicted pursuant to Alabama law, including but not limited to:
1. Prisons, jails or similar facilities.
2. Work release centers, or similar facilities.
3. Farms, ranches, halfway houses or similar facilities.
4. Drug or alcohol abuse treatment facilities.
5. Mental hospitals or other mental health facilities.
6. Parole or probation facilities or similar facilities.
(l) CUSTODIAN. Any person who supervises, directs, or controls, by duty, assignment, appointment, or election any incarceration facility, including but not limited to:
1. The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections.
2. Any warden or similar officer employed by the State of Alabama or any county or municipality thereof.
3. Any director, supervisor, or similar officer of any work release center, ranch, farm, halfway house or similar facility operated, in whole or in part, or funded, in whole or in part, from state, county, or municipal funds.
4. Any director, supervisor, or similar officer of any drug or alcohol abuse treatment center or similar facility receiving criminals convicted or sentenced thereto pursuant to Alabama law.
5. Sheriffs.
6. Chiefs of police.
7. Probation and parole officers.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Chapter 18 - Director of Forensic Sciences.
Article 2 - DNA Database System.
Section 36-18-20 - Declaration of Purpose.
Section 36-18-21 - Definitions.
Section 36-18-22 - Powers of Director.
Section 36-18-23 - Compatibility With Procedures Specified by Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Section 36-18-24 - DNA Database.
Section 36-18-25 - Collection of DNA Samples From Convicted Persons.
Section 36-18-26 - Expungement of DNA Records.
Section 36-18-27 - Disclosure of DNA Records.
Section 36-18-29 - Penalty for False Entry or Alteration of Records.
Section 36-18-30 - Admissibility of Evidence Relating to Use of Genetic Markers.
Section 36-18-31 - Statistical Database.
Section 36-18-32 - DNA Database Fund.
Section 36-18-32.1 - Purpose; Disposition of Funds.
Section 36-18-33 - Municipal Share of Docket Fees Not Increased.
Section 36-18-34 - Powers of Director.
Section 36-18-35 - Unlawful Influence; Conflict of Interest; Penalties.
Section 36-18-36 - Director to Have Powers of Corporation; Powers of Department.
Section 36-18-37 - Immunity From Civil Liability.