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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. Samples of blood or other body fluids for DNA testing may be obtained in a medically approved manner by a physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, phlebotomist, or medical technologist, and packaged and submitted in kits approved or provided by the laboratory and in accordance with rules adopted by the laboratory.
2. Samples of saliva for DNA testing may be obtained by a licensed peace officer, and packaged and submitted in kits approved or provided by the laboratory and in accordance with rules adopted by the laboratory. Samples may be collected and submitted by personnel from an agency outside the state with approval of the laboratory.
3. Civil or criminal liability may not attach to any individual authorized to draw or obtain a sample of blood or other body fluids from any individual for DNA testing if the sample of blood or other body fluids was drawn or obtained according to sampling techniques approved by the laboratory.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 31. Judicial Proof § 31-13-04. DNA testing--Procedure--Immunity - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-31-judicial-proof/nd-cent-code-sect-31-13-04/
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