The DNA identification system established by the State Police shall comply with the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for forensic DNA testing laboratories and DNA data basing laboratories and CODIS policies and procedures, including use of comparable test procedures, laboratory equipment, supplies and computer software.
(Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.896, No.147, eff. 360 days)
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing
Section 2301 - Scope of chapter
Section 2311 - Powers and duties of State Police
Section 2312 - State DNA Data Base
Section 2313 - State DNA Data Bank
Section 2314 - State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report
Section 2315 - Procedural compatibility with FBI
Section 2316 - DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases
Section 2316.1 - Collection from persons accepted from other jurisdictions
Section 2316.3 - Collection of DNA in investigations of missing persons
Section 2316.4 - Collection of DNA in investigations of unidentified decedents
Section 2317 - Procedures for collection and transmission of DNA samples
Section 2318 - Procedures for conduct, disposition and use of DNA analysis
Section 2319 - DNA data base exchange
Section 2320 - Cancellation of authority to access or exchange DNA records
Section 2331 - Prohibition on disclosure
Section 2332 - Criminal penalties
Section 2334 - Confidentiality of records