Washington Code 43.43.751 – Biological samples for missing persons investigations
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Biological samples taken for a missing person‘s investigation under RCW 68.50.320 shall be forwarded to the appropriate laboratory as soon as possible. The crime laboratory of the Washington state patrol will provide guidance to agencies regarding where samples should be sent. If substantial delays in testing occur or federal testing is no longer available, the legislature should be requested to provide funding to implement mitochondrial technology in the state of Washington.
NOTES:
Intent—2007 c 10: See note following RCW 43.103.110.
Finding—Intent—2006 c 102: See note following RCW 36.28A.100.
Terms Used In Washington Code 43.43.751
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080