North Dakota § 14-20-28 - (504) Report of genetic testing
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-28 — (504) Report of genetic testing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-20-28. (504) Report of genetic testing
1. A report of genetic testing must be in a record and signed under penalty of perjury by a designee of the testing laboratory. A report made under the requirements of sections 14-20-25 through 14-20-35 is self-authenticating. 2. Documentation from the testing laboratory of the following information is sufficient to establish a reliable chain of custody that allows the results of genetic testing to be admissible without testimony: a. The names and photographs of the individuals whose specimens have been taken; b. The names of the individuals who collected the specimens; c. The places and dates the specimens were collected; d. The names of the individuals who received the specimens in the testing laboratory; and e. The dates the specimens were received.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-20-28
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-28 cover?
Section 14-20-28 ("(504) Report of genetic testing") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 14-20-28?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 14-20-28 apply to my situation?
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