15A-266.7. Procedures for conducting DNA analysis of DNA sample.
(a) The Crime Laboratory shall:
(1) Adopt procedures to be used in the collection, security, submission, identification, analysis, and storage of DNA samples and typing results of DNA samples submitted under this Article. These procedures shall also include quality assurance guidelines to insure that DNA identification records meet audit standards for laboratories which submit DNA records to the State DNA Database.
(2) Adopt Quality Assurance Guidelines for DNA Testing Laboratories and DNA Databasing Laboratories that meet or exceed the quality assurance guidelines established for such laboratories by the CODIS unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(b) DNA samples shall be securely stored in the State DNA Databank. The typing results shall be securely stored in the State DNA Database.
(c) Records of testing shall be retained on file at the Crime Laboratory. (1993, c. 401, s. 1; 2010-94, s. 8; 2013-360, s. 17.6(f).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act
Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.
§ 15A-266.3 - Establishment of State DNA database and databank.
§ 15A-266.3A - DNA sample required for DNA analysis upon arrest for certain offenses.
§ 15A-266.5 - Tests to be performed on DNA sample.
§ 15A-266.5A - Statewide sexual assault examination kit testing protocol.
§ 15A-266.6 - Procedures for obtaining DNA sample for analysis; refusal to provide sample.
§ 15A-266.7 - Procedures for conducting DNA analysis of DNA sample.
§ 15A-266.8 - DNA database exchange.
§ 15A-266.9 - Cancellation of authority to exchange DNA records.
§ 15A-266.11 - Unauthorized uses of DNA Databank; penalties.
§ 15A-266.12 - Confidentiality of records.
§ 15A-267 - Access to DNA samples from crime scene.
§ 15A-268 - Preservation of biological evidence.
§ 15A-269 - Request for postconviction DNA testing.
§ 15A-270 - Post-test procedures.
§ 15A-270.1 - Right to appeal denial of defendant's motion for DNA testing.