[§844D-1] Definitions. In this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required:
"Autoradiograph" means photographic film developed when exposed to radioactivity appearing as darkened areas which represents DNA sequencing resulting from analysis of samples and specimens.
"Buccal swab" means a swab used to collect buccal cells from the mouth cavity by wiping the interior surface of the cheek.
"Conviction" means a judgment on a verdict or a finding of guilty, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
"Department" means the police department of the city and county of Honolulu.
"DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.
"DNA or forensic identification markers" has the same meaning as "profile".
"FBI" means the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Print impression" means any fingerprint, thumbprint, palm print, or set of fingerprints or palm prints designated in the department's rules or internal regulations adopted pursuant to section 844D-3.
"Profile" means data resulting from scientific analysis of samples and specimens.
"Prosecuting attorney" means an attorney from the department of the prosecuting attorney of any county, the department of the attorney general, or any other entity that prosecutes criminal cases.
"Sample" means human biologic material collected in a manner specified in the department's rules or internal regulations adopted pursuant to section 844D-3, including but not limited to, saliva collected by means of buccal swab.
"Specimen" means human biologic material collected in a manner specified in the department's rules or internal regulations adopted pursuant to section 844D-3, including but not limited to blood. [L 2005, c 112, pt of §1]
Note
Section 844D-3, referred to in the definitions of "print impression", "sample", and "specimen" does not exist.
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