§ 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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