Hawaii Revised Statutes 844D-127 – Choice of laboratory
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 844D-127
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
When the court grants a motion under section 844D-123, the evidence shall be analyzed at an independent laboratory meeting standards adopted pursuant to the DNA Identification Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. § 14131). If the defendant and the prosecuting attorney cannot agree on a laboratory to perform the analysis, the court shall select the laboratory.