§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 State DNA database; director
§ 3 Submission of DNA sample
§ 4 Collection of DNA samples; civil liability; costs
§ 5 Collection materials for DNA samples
§ 6 Filing and storage of DNA records
§ 7 Laboratories and facilities
§ 8 Rules governing testing and analysis; quality assurance program; independent forensic laboratories
§ 9 Confidentiality of records
§ 10 Furnishing of records by director
§ 11 Failure to provide DNA sample; penalty
§ 12 Unauthorized disclosure of records; penalty
§ 13 Obtaining records without proper authorization; penalty
§ 14 Tampering with DNA sample or DNA record; penalty
§ 15 Expungement of record
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 22E - State DNA Database

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