Virginia's law outlines the procedures for conducting DNA analysis of blood, saliva, or tissue samples, including sample handling, storage, and confidentiality. It mandates proper documentation, secure storage, and specifies how samples can be used for databases or retesting. The results are admissible in court and must be securely maintained by the Department.
The law covers blood, saliva, and tissue samples used for DNA analysis in criminal cases.
Samples are securely stored with documentation to ensure integrity and confidentiality, and tampering is prevented with seals.
Yes, the results and certificates are admissible as evidence in court proceedings.
Yes, remaining samples may be divided, stored securely, and used for statistical databases or retesting, without revealing individual identities.