Section 15. Any person whose DNA record has been included in the state DNA database may apply to the superior court to have such record expunged on the grounds that the conviction or judicial determination that resulted in the inclusion of the person's DNA record in the state DNA database has been reversed and the case dismissed; provided, however, that one year shall have elapsed from the date the judgment reversing or dismissing the conviction became final or such person shall have obtained, in writing, authorization from the district attorney that no further prosecution is contemplated under the original offense for which such person was convicted or for which the original judicial determination was entered.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 22e - State DNA Database
Section 2 - State DNA Database; Director
Section 3 - Submission of DNA Sample
Section 4 - Collection of DNA Samples; Civil Liability; Costs
Section 5 - Collection Materials for DNA Samples
Section 6 - Filing and Storage of DNA Records
Section 7 - Laboratories and Facilities
Section 9 - Confidentiality of Records
Section 10 - Furnishing of Records by Director
Section 11 - Failure to Provide DNA Sample; Penalty
Section 12 - Unauthorized Disclosure of Records; Penalty
Section 13 - Obtaining Records Without Proper Authorization; Penalty
Section 14 - Tampering With DNA Sample or DNA Record; Penalty