515 CMR, § 2.03

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 2.03 - Testing and Analysis of DNA Samples

The Crime Laboratory shall test and analyze DNA samples in accordance with the Director's protocol, to generate a DNA profile for inclusion in the State DNA Database.

(1)Forensic DNA Profiles. DNA profiles generated by testing of biological casework evidence related to a crime scene may be added to the Forensic Index of the DNA Database in accordance with Crime Laboratory policies.
(2)Convicted Offender DNA Profiles. DNA profiles generated by testing of DNA samples submitted by convicted offenders in accordance with M.G.L. c. 22E, § 3 shall be added to the Convicted Offender Index of the DNA Database.
(3)Other DNA Profiles. Other DNA profiles, such as those generated from analyses of DNA recovered from unidentified human remains, may be added to the DNA Database per the Crime Laboratories policies as determined by the Director.

515 CMR, § 2.03