The division may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private agencies or entities to provide a service or facility associated with the administration of the DNA database and databank. In the event the division enters into any agreements for the purposes of: (1) Testing of offender samples for CODIS; (2) criminal paternity cases; (3) criminal casework; or (4) identification of human remains, it shall first attempt to contract with the Marshall University Forensic Science Center for such service or services.
Structure West Virginia Code
§15-2B-5. Authority of Division to Enter Into Cooperative Agreements
§15-2B-7. Tests to Be Performed on DNA Sample
§15-2B-8. Maintenance of DNA Samples and Records
§15-2B-9. Procedures for Withdrawal of Blood Sample for DNA Analysis and for Conducting Analysis
§15-2B-10. DNA Database Exchange
§15-2B-12. Confidentiality; Unauthorized Uses of DNA Databank; Penalties
§15-2B-13. Neglect of Duties; Destruction of Samples; Penalties