(a) Receipt of DNA Samples by State Crime Laboratory.
(1) The State Crime Laboratory shall receive DNA samples, store, perform analysis or contract for DNA typing analysis with a qualified DNA laboratory that meets the guidelines as established by the State Crime Laboratory, classify and file the DNA record of identification characteristic profiles of DNA samples submitted under this subchapter, and make such information available from the State DNA Data Base as provided in this section.
(2) The State Crime Laboratory may contract out the storage of DNA typing analysis and may contract out DNA typing analysis to a qualified DNA laboratory that meets guidelines as established by the State Crime Laboratory.
(b) The results of the DNA profile of individuals in the State DNA Data Base shall be made available:
(1) To criminal justice agencies or to approved crime laboratories which serve these criminal justice agencies; or
(2) Upon written or electronic request and in furtherance of an official investigation of a criminal offense.
(c) Methods of Obtaining Information. The State Crime Laboratory shall adopt rules governing the methods of obtaining information from the State DNA Data Base and CODIS and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requester.
(d) Population Database.
(1) The State Crime Laboratory may create a separate population database composed of DNA samples obtained under this subchapter after all personal identification is removed.
(2) The State Crime Laboratory may share or disseminate the population database with other criminal justice agencies or crime laboratories that serve to assist the State Crime Laboratory with statistical databases.
(3) The population database may be made available to and searched by other agencies participating in the CODIS system.
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