Maryland § 2-509
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-509.
(a) The Director shall create a population database composed of DNA samples collected under this subtitle.
(b) All personal identifiers shall be removed before information is entered into the population database.
(c) (1) Nothing shall prohibit the sharing or disseminating of population database information with:
(i) federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies;
(ii) crime laboratories that have been approved by the Director and that serve federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies;
(iii) a State’s Attorney’s office; or
(iv) a third party that the Director considers necessary to assist the Crime Laboratory with statistical analyses of the population database.
(2) The population database may be made available to and searched by any agency that participates in CODIS.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-509
What does Maryland Code § 2-509 cover?
Section 2-509 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 2-509?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-509" (Maryland). 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 Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2-509 apply to my situation?
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