Expert testimony or evidence relating to the use of genetic markers contained in or derived from DNA for identification purposes shall be admissible and accepted as evidence in all cases arising in all courts of this state, provided, however, the trial court shall be satisfied that the expert testimony or evidence meets the criteria for admissibility as set forth by the United States Supreme Court in Daubert, et. ux., et. al., v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., decided on June 28, 1993.
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.