DNA data base exchange - 44 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2319

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     § 2319.  DNA data base exchange.
        (a)  Receipt of DNA samples by State Police.--It shall be the
     duty of the State Police to receive DNA samples, to store, to
     perform analysis or to contract for DNA typing analysis with a
     qualified DNA laboratory that meets the guidelines as
     established by the State Police, to classify and to file the DNA
     record of identification characteristic profiles of DNA samples
     submitted under the former DNA Act, former 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47
     (relating to DNA data and testing) or this chapter and to make
     such information available as provided in this section. The
     State Police 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
     Police. The results of the DNA profile of individuals in the
     State DNA Data Base shall be made available:
            (1)  to criminal justice agencies or approved crime
        laboratories which serve these agencies; or
            (2)  upon written or electronic request and in
        furtherance of an official investigation of a criminal
        offense or offender or suspected offender.
        (b)  Methods of obtaining information.--The State Police
     shall adopt guidelines 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.
        (c)  Population data base.--The State Police may establish a
     separate population data base comprised of DNA samples obtained
     under this chapter after all personal identification is removed.
     The State Police may share or disseminate the population data
     base with other criminal justice agencies or crime laboratories
     that serve to assist the State Police with statistical data
     bases. The population data base may be made available to and
     searched by other agencies participating in the CODIS system.

        Cross References.  Section 2319 is referred to in section
     2318 of this title.

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