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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 2-505 (2026)
§ 2-505
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§2–505.
(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 database 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.
(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 database 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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases, 2004–2011 · leading case: Williamson v. State, 993 A.2d 626 (Md. 2010).
Williamson v. State, 993 A.2d 626 (Md. 2010). “Williamson, however, was not compelled to give his DNA, which, according to Section 2-505(a) of the Public Safety Article, could be collected and tested for a number of reasons: (a) In general.”
State v. Raines, 857 A.2d 19 (Md. 2004). “Section 2-505 of the Public Safety Article states, in relevant part: "(b) Limitations on DNA records.”
United States v. Davis, 657 F. Supp. 2d 630 (D. Md. 2009). “§ 14132 (a)(2); Md.Code Ann. Pub. Safety § 2-505 (“To the extent possible DNA samples shall be collected and tested .”
Raynor v. State, 29 A.3d 617 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2011). “Code (2003), § 2-505(b) of the Public Safety Article).”
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 2-505(a): 1 case
Williamson v. State, 993 A.2d 626 (Md. 2010). “Williamson, however, was not compelled to give his DNA, which, according to Section 2-505(a) of the Public Safety Article, could be collected and tested for a number of reasons: (a) In general.”
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 2-505(a)(l)(i): 1 case
United States v. Davis, 657 F. Supp. 2d 630 (D. Md. 2009). “§ 14132 (a)(2); Md.Code Ann. Pub. Safety § 2-505 (“To the extent possible DNA samples shall be collected and tested .”
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 2-505(b): 2 cases
Williamson v. State, 993 A.2d 626 (Md. 2010). “Williamson, however, was not compelled to give his DNA, which, according to Section 2-505(a) of the Public Safety Article, could be collected and tested for a number of reasons: (a) In general.”
Raynor v. State, 29 A.3d 617 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2011). “Code (2003), § 2-505(b) of the Public Safety Article).”
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