§844D-23 Repository of samples and records. (a) The department may designate itself or other appropriate entities to serve as repositories for blood specimens and buccal swab and other biological samples, and the designated entity shall analyze specimens and samples, and store, compile, correlate, compare, maintain, and use DNA and forensic identification profiles and records related to the following:
(1) Forensic casework and forensics unknown;
(2) Known and evidentiary specimens and samples from crime scenes or criminal investigations;
(3) Missing or unidentified persons;
(4) Persons required to provide specimens, samples, or print impressions under this chapter;
(5) Legally obtained samples; and
(6) Anonymous DNA records used for training, research, statistical analysis of populations, quality assurance, or quality control.
(b) The designated entity shall include files as necessary to implement this chapter.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the designated entity to provide specimens or samples for quality control or other purposes to those who request specimens or samples.
(d) Samples, specimens, or profiles to be submitted for the state DNA database and data bank identification program shall include information as required by the department for ensuring search capabilities and compliance with National DNA Index System standards. [L 2005, c 112, pt of §1]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 38. Procedural and Supplementary Provisions
844D-22 Analysis and examination of specimens for identification purposes.
844D-23 Repository of samples and records
844D-24 Sexual assault evidence; reporting.
844D-31 Offenders subject to collection.
844D-32 Application to all qualifying persons.
844D-33 Notification by prosecutor and inquiry by court.
844D-34 Collection from persons confined or in custody after conviction or adjudication.
844D-35 Collection from persons on probation, parole, or other release.
844D-36 Collection from parole violators and others returned to custody.
844D-37 Collection from persons accepted into Hawaii from other jurisdictions.
844D-38 Collection of replacement specimen found spoiled or unusable.
844D-39 Collection of specimen from sex offense registrants.
844D-41 Retroactive application.
844D-51 Analysis of crime scene samples.
844D-52 Anonymous analysis of specimens and samples.
844D-53 Analysis of forensic identification profiles.
844D-54 Laboratories contributing DNA profiles to be accredited.
844D-55 Other law enforcement DNA laboratories.
844D-56 Limitations not cause for dismissal.
844D-62 Procedures for the collection and forwarding of samples.
844D-63 Limitations on civil and criminal liability.
844D-64 Processing of offender specimens.
844D-71 Expungement of DNA information from state DNA database and data bank identification program
844D-72 Destruction of samples and expungement of searchable DNA database profile.
844D-74 Not a basis for invalidation of identification or suppression of identification evidence.
844D-81 Exemption of specimen from disclosure.
844D-84 When disclosure is not a violation.
844D-85 Confidentiality of computer software and database structures.
844D-91 Department permitted to share data, information, and samples.
844D-92 Local DNA laboratories.
844D-93 Disposal of unused and expired specimens.
844D-101 Law enforcement officer powers under other laws not affected.
844D-102 Authority under other laws not affected.
844D-111 Refusal or failure to provide specimen for forensic identification.
844D-112 Fraudulent use or manipulation of biometric sample or information.
844D-113 Unauthorized disclosure of DNA sample or profile.
844D-114 Use of DNA sample or profile for financial gain.
844D-121 Petition for post-conviction DNA testing.
844D-123 Order for post-conviction DNA testing.
844D-126 Retention of biological evidence.
844D-127 Choice of laboratory.