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.
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.