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Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-43-1101. Disclosure of genetic information

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

No person or other entity who maintains genetic information shall be compelled to disclose such information pursuant to a request for compulsory disclosure in any judicial, legislative, or administrative proceeding, unless:

(1) The request for compulsory disclosure is in accordance with court-ordered paternity testing in a civil action to determine paternity;

(2) The individual whose genetic information is requested is a party to the proceeding and the genetic information is at issue;

(3) The genetic information is for use in a law enforcement investigation or criminal trial; or

(4) The genetic information is for use in a law enforcement investigation where an insurer is reporting fraud or criminal activity.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-43-1101. Disclosure of genetic information - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-16-practice-procedure-and-courts/ar-code-sect-16-43-1101/

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