                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING DNA ANALYSIS OF BLOOD, SALIVA OR TISSUE SAMPLE (§
19.2-310.4)

Whether or not the results of an analysis are to be included in the data bank,
the Department shall conduct the DNA analysis in accordance with procedures
adopted by the Department to determine identification characteristics specific
to the individual whose sample is being analyzed. The Director or his designated
representative shall complete and maintain on file a form indicating the name of
the person whose sample is to be analyzed, the date and by whom the blood,
saliva or tissue sample was received and examined, and a statement that the seal
on the tube or envelope containing the sample had not been broken or otherwise
tampered with. The remainder of a blood, saliva or tissue sample submitted for
analysis and inclusion in the data bank pursuant to § 19.2-310.2 or
19.2-310.2:1 may be divided, labeled as provided for the original sample, and
securely stored by the Department in accordance with specific procedures adopted
by regulation of the Department to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of
the samples. All or part of the remainder of that sample may be used only (i) to
create a statistical database provided no identifying information on the
individual whose sample is being analyzed is included or (ii) for retesting by
the Department to validate or update the original analysis.
		A report of the results of a DNA analysis conducted by the Department as
authorized shall be made and maintained at the Department. A certificate and the
results of the analysis shall be admissible in any court as evidence of the
facts therein stated. Except as specifically provided in this section and §
19.2-310.5, the results of the analysis shall be securely stored and shall
remain confidential.

HISTORY: 1990, c. 669; 1998, c. 280; 2002, cc. 753, 773; 2003, c. 150; 2005, cc.
868, 881; 2024, c. 210.