Maine § 1577. - DNA records
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1577. — DNA records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1577.. DNA records
1. Confidentiality. All DNA records are confidential and may not be disclosed to any person or agency unless disclosure is authorized by this section.
2. Access to records. The following persons or agencies may have access to DNA records:
A. Local, county, state and federal criminal justice and law enforcement agencies, including forensic laboratories serving the agencies, for identification purposes that further official criminal investigations; [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]
B. The FBI for storage and maintenance of CODIS; [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]
C. Medical examiners and coroners for the purpose of identifying remains; and [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]
D. A person who has been identified and charged with a criminal offense or a juvenile crime as a result of a search of DNA records stored in the state DNA data base. A person who has been identified and charged with a criminal offense or a juvenile crime has access only to that person's records and any other records that person is entitled to under the Maine Rules of Evidence. [PL 2003, c. 393, §6 (AMD).]
3. Statistical interpretation. Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 2, DNA records may be released to advance DNA analysis methods and support statistical interpretation of DNA analysis, including development of population data bases, if personal identifying information is removed from DNA records prior to the release of those records.
4. Expungement. A person whose DNA record has been stored in the state DNA data base may petition the Superior Court for expungement on the ground that the conviction or adjudication justifying the inclusion of the DNA record in the state DNA data base has been reversed or dismissed. Upon receipt of an expungement order and a certified copy of the order reversing and dismissing the conviction or adjudication, the Chief of the State Police shall purge from the state DNA data base the DNA record and all identifiable information resulting exclusively from the reversed conviction or adjudication.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1577.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1577. cover?
Section 1577. ("DNA records") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1577.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1577." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 1577. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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