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MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Burglary” includes the crimes enumerated in §§ 6–202, 6–203, and 6–204 of the Criminal Law Article.    (c)    (1)    “CODIS” means the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “Combined DNA Index System” that allows the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by federal, state, and local forensic DNA laboratories.        (2)    “CODIS” includes the national DNA index administered and operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.    (d)    “Crime Laboratory” means the Forensic Sciences Division of the Department.    (e)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, “crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.        (2)    “Crime of violence” does not include mayhem.    (f)    “Director” means the Director of the Crime Laboratory or the Director’s designee.    (g)    “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid.    (h)    (1)    “DNA record” means DNA information stored in CODIS or the statewide DNA data base system.        (2)    “DNA record” includes the information commonly referred to as a DNA profile.    (i)    “DNA sample” means a body fluid or tissue sample that is:        (1)    provided by an individual who is convicted of a felony or a violation of § 6–205 or § 6–206 of the Criminal Law Article;        (2)    provided by an individual who is charged with:            (i)    a crime of violence or an attempt to commit a crime of violence; or            (ii)    burglary or an attempt to commit burglary; or        (3)    submitted to the statewide DNA data base system for testing as part of a criminal investigation.    (j)    “Statewide DNA data base system” means the DNA record system administered by the Department for identification purposes.    (k)    “Statewide DNA repository” means the State repository of DNA samples collected under this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-502 - Statewide Dna Data Base System

    (a)    There is a statewide DNA data base system in the Crime Laboratory.    (b)    The statewide DNA data base system is the central repository for all DNA testing information as provided in this subtitle.    (c)    The Director shall:        (1)    administer and manage the statewide DNA data base system;        (2)    consult with the Secretary on the adoption of appropriate regulations for protocols and operations of the statewide DNA data base system;        (3)    ensure compatibility with Federal Bureau of Investigation and CODIS requirements, including the use of comparable test procedures, quality assurance, laboratory equipment, and computer software;        (4)    ensure the security and confidentiality of all records in the statewide DNA data base system; and        (5)    provide for a liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other criminal justice agencies related to the State’s participation in CODIS or in any DNA data base designated by the Department.    (d)    The Crime Laboratory shall:        (1)    receive DNA samples for analysis, classification, storage, and disposal;        (2)    file the DNA record of identification characteristic profiles of DNA samples submitted to the Crime Laboratory; and        (3)    make information that relates to DNA samples and DNA records available to other agencies and individuals as authorized by this subtitle.    (e)    The Director may contract with a qualified DNA laboratory to complete DNA typing analyses if the laboratory meets the guidelines established by the Director.    (f)    Subject to § 2-511 of this subtitle, records of testing shall be permanently retained on file at the Crime Laboratory.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-503 - Required Regulations

    (a)    After consulting with the Director, the Secretary shall adopt appropriate regulations:        (1)    for protocols and operations of the statewide DNA data base system;        (2)    to govern the methods used to obtain information from the statewide DNA data base system and CODIS, including procedures to verify the identity and authority of the individual or agency that requests the information; and        (3)    to govern the procedures used:            (i)    to collect, submit, identify, analyze, store, and dispose of DNA samples; and            (ii)    to allow access to and dissemination of typing results and personal identification information of DNA samples that are submitted under this subtitle.    (b)    Each procedure adopted by the Director shall include quality assurance guidelines to ensure that DNA records meet standards and audit requirements for laboratories that submit DNA records for inclusion in the statewide DNA data base system and CODIS.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-505 - Purpose of Collecting and Testing Dna Samples

    (a)    To the extent fiscal resources are available, DNA samples shall be collected and tested:        (1)    to analyze and type the genetic markers contained in or derived from the DNA samples;        (2)    as part of an official investigation into a crime;        (3)    to help identify human remains;        (4)    to help identify missing individuals; and        (5)    for research and administrative purposes, including:            (i)    development of a population data base after personal identifying information is removed;            (ii)    support of identification research and protocol development of forensic DNA analysis methods; and            (iii)    quality control.    (b)    (1)    Only DNA records that directly relate to the identification of individuals shall be collected and stored.        (2)    DNA records may not be used for any purposes other than those specified in this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-506 - Storage of Dna Records and Dna Samples

    (a)    Each DNA record of identification characteristics that results from DNA testing under this subtitle shall be stored and maintained only by the Crime Laboratory in the statewide DNA data base system, except as necessary to participate in CODIS.    (b)    Each DNA sample obtained under this subtitle shall be stored securely and maintained only by the Crime Laboratory in the statewide DNA repository.    (c)    Typing results shall be stored securely in the statewide DNA data base system.    (d)    A person may not perform a search of the statewide DNA data base for the purpose of identification of an offender in connection with a crime for which the offender may be a biological relative of the individual from whom the DNA sample was acquired.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-507 - Proficiency Testing

    At regular intervals not exceeding 180 days, the Crime Laboratory and each analyst who performs DNA analyses at the Crime Laboratory shall undergo external proficiency testing, including at least one external blind test, by a DNA proficiency testing program that meets the standards issued under:         (1)    § 1003 of the federal DNA Identification Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. § 14131); or        (2)    the guidelines for a quality assurance program for DNA analysis, known as the “TWGDAM” guidelines.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-508 - Availability of Dna Profile

    (a)    (1)    On written or electronic request after verification by the Director that a match has been made in the population data base, the typing results and personal identification information of the DNA profile of an individual in the statewide DNA data base system may be made available to:            (i)    federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies;            (ii)    crime laboratories that have been approved by the Director and that serve federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies;            (iii)    a State’s Attorney’s office or other prosecutorial office; and            (iv)    a person participating in a judicial proceeding in which the data base information may be offered as evidence.        (2)    A request for DNA information under paragraph (1) of this subsection must be in furtherance of a purpose set forth in § 2-505 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    The typing results and personal identification information of the DNA profile of an individual in the statewide DNA data base system shall be made available to a defendant or defendant’s counsel on written order of the court in which the case is pending.        (2)    A search of the data base to determine the existence of a match to DNA obtained from crime scene evidence taken in relation to the crime for which a defendant is charged shall be conducted if:            (i)    the defendant requests the search; and            (ii)    a court issues a written order for the search.        (3)    This subtitle does not limit a court from ordering discovery of a DNA record or other related material in a criminal case.        (4)    The Director shall maintain a file of all orders issued under this subsection.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-509 - Population Data Base

    (a)    The Director shall create a population data base composed of DNA samples collected under this subtitle.    (b)    All personal identifiers shall be removed before information is entered into the population data base.    (c)    (1)    Nothing shall prohibit the sharing or disseminating of population data base information with:            (i)    federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies;            (ii)    crime laboratories that have been approved by the Director and that serve federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies;            (iii)    a State’s Attorney’s office; or            (iv)    a third party that the Director considers necessary to assist the Crime Laboratory with statistical analyses of the population data base.        (2)    The population data base may be made available to and searched by any agency that participates in CODIS.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-510 - Use of Match as Evidence

    A match obtained between an evidence sample and a data base entry may be used only as probable cause and is not admissible at trial unless confirmed by additional testing.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-511 - Expungement of Dna Information

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any DNA samples and records generated as part of a criminal investigation or prosecution shall be destroyed or expunged automatically from the State DNA data base if:            (i)    a criminal action begun against the individual relating to the crime does not result in a conviction of the individual;            (ii)    the conviction is finally reversed or vacated and no new trial is permitted; or            (iii)    the individual is granted an unconditional pardon.        (2)    A DNA sample or DNA record may not be destroyed or expunged automatically from the State DNA data base if the criminal action is put on the stet docket or the individual receives probation before judgment.    (b)    If the DNA sample or DNA record was obtained or generated only in connection with a case in which eligibility for expungement has been established, the DNA sample shall be destroyed and the DNA record shall be expunged.    (c)    Any DNA record expunged in accordance with this section shall be expunged from every data base into which it has been entered, including local, State, and federal data bases.    (d)    An expungement or destruction of sample under this section shall occur within 60 days of an event listed in subsection (a) of this section.    (e)    A letter documenting expungement of the DNA record and destruction of the DNA sample shall be sent by the Director to the defendant and the defendant’s attorney at the address specified by the court in the order of expungement.    (f)    A record or sample that qualifies for expungement or destruction under this section and is matched concurrent with or subsequent to the date of qualification for expungement:        (1)    may not be utilized for a determination of probable cause regardless of whether it is expunged or destroyed timely; and        (2)    is not admissible in any proceeding for any purpose.    (g)    The Director shall adopt procedures to comply with this section.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-512 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty

    (a)    A person who, by virtue of employment or official position, has possession of or access to individually identifiable DNA information contained in the statewide DNA data base system or statewide DNA repository may not willfully disclose the information in any manner to a person or agency not entitled to receive the information.    (b)    A person may not, without authorization, willfully obtain individually identifiable DNA information from the statewide DNA data base system or statewide DNA repository.    (c)    A person may not willfully test a DNA sample for information that does not relate to the identification of individuals as specified in this subtitle.    (d)    A person may not willfully fail to destroy a DNA sample for which, under this subtitle:        (1)    notification has been sent stating that the DNA sample has been destroyed; or        (2)    destruction has been ordered.    (e)    A person who violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.    (f)    A person who violates subsection (d) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-513 - Annual Report

    (a)    (1)    (i)    On or before April 1, 2010, and on or before April 1 annually thereafter, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, on the status of the statewide DNA data base system as specified in subsection (b) of this section.            (ii)    On or before January 31, 2010, and on or before January 31 annually thereafter, local law enforcement agencies shall report to the Department for the preceding calendar year with the information necessary for the Department to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    The annual report shall be posted on the Department website on or before April 1 of each year.    (b)    The annual report shall include, for the preceding calendar year:        (1)    total expenses incurred for the operation and management of the DNA data base and DNA testing program, specifying the actual and human resource costs of DNA collection and transport, DNA analyses, data base operation and oversight, and State laboratory personnel and maintenance;        (2)    total funding provided by the State to each forensic crime laboratory in the preceding year;        (3)    a statistical analysis of the racial demographics of individuals who have been charged with a crime of violence or burglary, or attempt to commit a crime of violence or burglary, as defined in § 2–501 of this subtitle;        (4)    the number of DNA samples collected from individuals charged with a crime of violence or burglary, or attempt to commit a crime of violence or burglary, as defined in § 2–501 of this subtitle;        (5)    the sufficiency of protocols and procedures adopted to prevent the unlawful testing of DNA and ensure the expungement of DNA as required under this subtitle; and        (6)    a detailed analysis of the investigations aided by DNA profiles that includes:            (i)    the number of matches;            (ii)    the number of matches that resulted in investigation of the person identified;            (iii)    the number of matches that resulted in formal charges;            (iv)    the number of matches that resulted in convictions;            (v)    the number of matches that resulted in exonerations;            (vi)    the number of matches that resulted in convictions for persons not already incarcerated; and            (vii)    the prior offenses for which a person has been convicted where a match occurred.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System|Section 2-514 - Annual Report -- Status of Crime Scene Dna Collection and Analysis

    (a)    On or before April 1, 2010, and on or before April 1 of every even–numbered year thereafter, each local law enforcement unit shall report to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services on the status of crime scene DNA collection and analysis in its respective jurisdiction for the preceding calendar year, and the Department shall report to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services on the status of crime scene DNA collection statewide for the preceding calendar year, including:        (1)    the crimes for which crime scene DNA evidence is routinely collected;        (2)    the approximate number of crime scene DNA evidence samples collected during the preceding year for each category of crime;        (3)    the average time between crime scene DNA evidence collection and analysis;        (4)    the number of crime scene DNA evidence samples collected and not analyzed at the time of the study;        (5)    the number of crime scene DNA evidence samples submitted to the statewide DNA data base during the preceding year; and        (6)    the number of crime scene DNA evidence samples, including sexual assault evidence, collected by hospitals in the county during the preceding year.    (b)    The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services shall compile the information reported by the local law enforcement units and the Department under subsection (a) of this section and submit an annual summary report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 6 - Local Division|Section 2-601 - Local Division Established

    (a)    There is a Local Division in the Department.    (b)    The Department may have and provide the employees, buildings, equipment, facilities, and other operating materials for the Local Division as provided in the State budget.    (c)    The employees in the Local Division are in addition to the regular number of employees in the Department.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 6 - Local Division|Section 2-602 - Agreements With Local Governing Bodies

    (a)    (1)    The local governing body of a county and the Secretary may enter into an agreement for the Department to act as and take over all or some of the functions of a local police force for the county or a municipal corporation in the county.        (2)    The local governing body of a county may enter into an agreement with a municipal corporation in the county for the participation of the municipal corporation in an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (3)    In Charles County and St. Mary’s County, a municipal corporation also may enter into a separate agreement with the Department.    (b)    (1)    In accordance with an agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section, the Department within the county shall:            (i)    enforce the public local laws of the county or municipal corporation;            (ii)    perform related police services; and            (iii)    perform the Department’s other and regular duties in the county.        (2)    For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall provide the employees, buildings, and facilities that are required by agreement or, if not so required, that the Department considers reasonable and proper to achieve the objectives of the agreement.    (c)    Each agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall provide:        (1)    that the Secretary shall determine the reasonable and proper cost of the Local Division for and within the particular county or municipal corporation;        (2)    that the county or municipal corporation shall reimburse the Department the entire amount of the cost of the Local Division in the county or municipal corporation; and        (3)    for the time and manner of reimbursements by the county or municipal corporation to the Department for the cost of the Local Division.    (d)    (1)    Each agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section requires the prior approval of the Attorney General as to legal sufficiency.        (2)    Financial arrangements in each agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section require the prior approval of the Secretary of Budget and Management.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  2-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 2 - Department of State Police|Subtitle 6 - Local Division|Section 2-603 - Depreciation of Equipment if Agreement Terminated

    (a)    If an agreement entered into under § 2-602 of this subtitle is terminated, the value of motor vehicles, radios, and light bars paid for by a county or municipal corporation under the agreement shall be depreciated in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.    (b)    The value of motor vehicles, radios, and light bars shall be depreciated over a 5-year period beginning on the date the equipment was put in service as follows:        (1)    after 1 year, the equipment shall be valued at 80% of its initial cost;        (2)    after 2 years, the equipment shall be valued at 60% of its initial cost;        (3)    after 3 years, the equipment shall be valued at 40% of its initial cost;        (4)    after 4 years, the equipment shall be valued at 20% of its initial cost; and        (5)    after 5 years, the equipment shall be considered to have no remaining value for purposes of this section.    (c)    The Department shall reimburse the county or municipal corporation for the depreciated value of the motor vehicles, radios, and light bars.