Sec. 15. A laboratory conducting forensic DNA analysis in Indiana may disclose or allow access to collected DNA samples and DNA analysis results only under the following circumstances:
(1) To criminal justice agencies for law enforcement identification purposes.
(2) To defense counsel for criminal defense purposes.
(3) Upon authorization by a court or statute.
(4) For a population statistics data base, identification research and protocol development, or quality control purposes, but only if personal identifying information is removed.
(5) For purposes of postconviction DNA testing and analysis under IC 35-38-7.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-17.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs
Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base
10-13-6-1. "Combined DNA Index System"
10-13-6-8. Establishment of DNA Data Base; Mandatory and Discretionary Testing and Analysis
10-13-6-9. Duties of Superintendent
10-13-6-9.5. DNA Sample Processing Fund
10-13-6-11. Guidelines for DNA Sample Collection and Shipment
10-13-6-12. Collection of Samples
10-13-6-13. Purposes of Testing
10-13-6-14. Adherence to Nationally Recognized Standards
10-13-6-15. Disclosure of DNA Samples and Analysis
10-13-6-16. Collection of Information for Certain Purposes Prohibited
10-13-6-17. Personal Information Limited
10-13-6-18. Removal of DNA Profile
10-13-6-19. Access to DNA Data Base; Confidentiality
10-13-6-20. Denial of Privileges Due to Failure to Follow Quality Control and Privacy Standards
10-13-6-21. Unlawful Tampering
10-13-6-22. Unlawful Use of Data Base Information or DNA Samples