Rhode Island § 12-1.5-9 § 12-1.5-9. Procedures for withdrawal, collection and transmission of DNA samples.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-1.5-9 — § 12-1.5-9. Procedures for withdrawal, collection and transmission of DNA samples.

Rhode Island § 12-1.5-9

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-1.5DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.5-9 (2026).

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§ 12-1.5-9. Procedures for withdrawal, collection and transmission of DNA samples.
(a) Only those individuals qualified to withdraw DNA samples in a medically approved manner
            shall withdraw a DNA sample to be submitted for DNA analysis.
         
(b) Persons authorized to withdraw DNA samples under this section shall not be civilly
            or criminally liable for withdrawing a DNA sample and transmitting test results if
            they act in good faith and pursuant to this chapter.
         
(c) It shall be a complete defense to a civil or criminal action if the law enforcement
            and correction officials who p

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§ 12-1.5-9. Procedures for withdrawal, collection and transmission of DNA samples.

(a) Only those individuals qualified to withdraw DNA samples in a medically approved manner shall withdraw a DNA sample to be submitted for DNA analysis.

(b) Persons authorized to withdraw DNA samples under this section shall not be civilly or criminally liable for withdrawing a DNA sample and transmitting test results if they act in good faith and pursuant to this chapter.

(c) It shall be a complete defense to a civil or criminal action if the law enforcement and correction officials who physically restrain a person for the taking of a DNA sample, acted in good faith and under the instruction and supervision of medical personnel under this statute to withdraw DNA samples.