TCA 40-30-302
“DNA analysis” defined
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
For purposes of this statute, 'DNA analysis' means scientific testing of biological evidence (blood, hair, saliva, etc.) using accepted forensic methods to identify or exclude a person.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, “DNA analysis” means the process through which deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in a human biological specimen is analyzed and compared with DNA from another biological specimen for identification purposes.
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TCA Section40-30-302