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     § 2303.  Definitions.
        The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
     shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
     context clearly indicates otherwise:
        "ARD."  Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
        "CODIS."  The term is derived from Combined DNA Index System,
     the Federal Bureau of Investigation's national DNA
     identification index system that allows the storage and exchange
     of DNA records submitted by state and local forensic DNA
     laboratories.
        "Commissioner."  The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State
     Police.
        "Criminal justice agency."  A criminal justice agency as
     defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 9102 (relating to definitions).
        "DNA."  Deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA is located in the cells
     and provides an individual's personal genetic blueprint. DNA
     encodes genetic information that is the basis of human heredity
     and forensic identification.
        "DNA record."  DNA identification information stored in the
     State DNA Data Base or the Combined DNA Index System for the
     purpose of generating investigative leads or supporting
     statistical interpretation of DNA test results. The term
     includes nuclear and mitochondrial typing. The DNA record is the
     result obtained from the DNA typing tests. The DNA record is
     comprised of the characteristics of a DNA sample which are of
     value in establishing the identity of individuals. The results
     of all DNA identification tests on an individual's DNA sample
     are also collectively referred to as the DNA profile of an
     individual.
        "DNA sample."  A blood or tissue sample provided by any
     person with respect to offenses covered by this chapter or
     submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police laboratory pursuant
     to the former act of May 28, 1995 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1009,
     No.14), known as the DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent
     Offenders Act, to the former 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47 (relating to DNA
     data and testing) or to this chapter for analysis or storage, or
     both.
        "FBI."  The Federal Bureau of Investigation.
        "Felony sex offense."  A felony offense or an attempt,
     conspiracy or solicitation to commit a felony offense under any
     of the following:
            18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 31 (relating to sexual offenses).
            18 Pa.C.S. § 4302 (relating to incest).
            18 Pa.C.S. § 5902(c)(1)(iii) and (iv) (relating to
        prostitution and related offenses).
            18 Pa.C.S. § 5903(a) (relating to obscene and other
        sexual materials and performances) where the offense
        constitutes a felony.
            18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children).
            18 Pa.C.S. § 6318 (relating to unlawful contact with
        minor) where the most serious underlying offense for which
        the defendant contacted the minor is graded as a felony.
            18 Pa.C.S. § 6320 (relating to sexual exploitation of
        children).
        "Former DNA Act."  The former act of May 28, 1995 (1st
     Sp.Sess., P.L.1009, No.14), known as the DNA Detection of Sexual
     and Violent Offenders Act.
        "Fund."  The DNA Detection Fund reestablished in section 2335
     (relating to DNA Detection Fund).
        "Other specified offense."  A felony offense or an offense
     under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2910 (relating to luring a child into a motor
     vehicle) or 3126 (relating to indecent assault) or an attempt to
     commit such an offense.
        "State Police."  The Pennsylvania State Police.

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