Alabama § 36-18-27 - Disclosure of Dna Records.
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§ 36-18-27. Disclosure of Dna Records.
DNA records collected and maintained for the purpose of the identification of criminal suspects or offenders shall be disclosed only:
(a) To criminal justice agencies for law enforcement identification purposes.
(b) In judicial proceedings, if otherwise admissible.
(c) For criminal defense purposes, to a defendant, who shall have access to samples and analyses performed in connection with the case in which such defendant is charged.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 36-18-27 cover?
Section 36-18-27 ("Disclosure of Dna Records.") 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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