Code of Alabama - Title 36: Public Officers and Employees - Section 36-18-27 - Disclosure of DNA records

Section 36-18-27 - Disclosure of DNA records.

DNA records collected and maintained for the purpose of the identification of criminal suspects or offenders shall be disclosed only:

(a) To criminal justice agencies for law enforcement identification purposes.

(b) In judicial proceedings, if otherwise admissible.

(c) For criminal defense purposes, to a defendant, who shall have access to samples and analyses performed in connection with the case in which such defendant is charged.

(Acts 1994, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 94-804, p. 109, §8.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021