Alabama § 26-17-507 - Additional Genetic Testing.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-17-507 — Additional Genetic Testing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-17-507. Additional Genetic Testing.
The court or the Alabama Department of Human Resources pursuant to Section 30-3-197 shall order additional genetic testing upon the request of a party who contests the result of the original testing. If the previous genetic testing identified a man as the father of the child under Section 26-17-505, the court or the Alabama Department of Human Resources pursuant to Section 30-3-197 may not order additional testing unless the party provides advance payment for the testing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 26-17-507
What does Code of Alabama § 26-17-507 cover?
Section 26-17-507 ("Additional Genetic Testing.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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