PART VII. 
EXEMPTION OF SPECIMEN FROM DISCLOSURE;



CONFIDENTIALITY



 



[§844D-81]  Exemption of specimen from
disclosure.  (a)  All DNA and forensic identification profiles and other
identification information retained by the department pursuant to this chapter
shall be exempt from any law requiring disclosure of information to the public
and are confidential except as otherwise provided in this chapter.



(b)  All evidence and forensic samples
containing biological material retained by the department or other state or
local law enforcement agency are exempt from any law requiring disclosure of
information to the public or the return of biological specimens, samples, or
print impressions. [L 2005, c 112, pt of §1]