Vermont § 611 - Genetic testing when specimens not available
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 611 — Genetic testing when specimens not available, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 611. Genetic testing when specimens not available
- (a) If a genetic testing specimen is not available from an alleged genetic parent of a
child, for good cause the court may order the following persons to submit specimens
for genetic testing: (1) the parents of the alleged genetic parent; (2) a sibling of the alleged genetic parent; (3) another child of the alleged genetic parent and the person who gave birth to that
other child; and (4) another relative of the alleged genetic parent necessary to complete genetic testing. (b) Prior to issuing an order under subsection (a) of this section, the court shall provide
notice and opportunity to be heard to the person from whom a genetic sample is requested.
If the court does order a person to be tested pursuant to subsection (a) of this section,
it shall make a written finding that the need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate
interests, including the privacy and bodily integrity interests, of the person sought
to be tested. (c) A genetic specimen taken pursuant to this section shall be destroyed after final determination
of the parentage case. (Added 2017, No. 162 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 611
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Section 611 ("Genetic testing when specimens not available") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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