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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Non-DNA forensic identification information may be filed with the other computerized data bank or database systems maintained by the department.
(b) The DNA and other forensic identification information retained by the department pursuant to this chapter shall not be included in the state summary criminal history information. However, nothing in this chapter precludes law enforcement personnel from entering into a person's criminal history information or offender file maintained by the department, the fact that the specimens, samples, or print impressions required by this chapter have or have not been collected from that person.
(c) The fact that the specimens, samples, or print impressions required by this chapter have been received by the department shall be included in the state summary criminal history information as soon as administratively practicable.
(d) The print impressions of each hand shall be filed and maintained by the department of the attorney general, and may be included in the state summary criminal history information.
(e) DNA samples, DNA profiles, and other forensic identification information shall be released only to law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to the department of the attorney general, parole officers of the department of corrections and rehabilitation, hearing officers of the parole authority, probation officers, the department, and prosecuting attorneys' offices, unless otherwise specifically authorized [by] this chapter.
(f) Dissemination of DNA specimens, samples, and DNA profiles, and other forensic identification information to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors outside this State shall be performed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(g) A defendant's DNA and other forensic identification information developed pursuant to this chapter shall be available to the person's defense counsel upon court order.
(h) Except as provided in subsection (g) and to protect the confidentiality and privacy of state DNA database and data bank identification program information, the department and DNA laboratories shall not otherwise be compelled in a criminal or civil proceeding to provide any DNA profile or database or data bank information, or information on its computer database program software or structures to any person or party seeking such records or information whether by subpoena or discovery, or other procedural device or inquiry.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 5. Crimes and Criminal Proceedings § 844D-82 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-5-crimes-and-criminal-proceedings/hi-rev-st-sect-844d-82/
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