Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 20, § 1937 (2026)

Authorized analysis of DNA samples

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Subchapter 004 : STATE DNA DATABASE AND STATE DATA BANK

(Cite as: 20 V.S.A. § 1937)

§ 1937. Authorized analysis of DNA samples

(a) Analysis of DNA samples is authorized:

(1) to type the genetic markers from DNA samples for law enforcement identification purposes;

(2) if personal identifying information is removed, for protocol development and administrative purposes, including:

(A) development of a population database;

(B) to support identification protocol development of forensic DNA analysis methods; and

(C) for quality control purposes; or

(3) to assist in the identification of human remains.

(b) Analysis of DNA samples obtained pursuant to this subchapter is not authorized for identification of any medical or genetic disorder. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 29, 1998.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2014–2014 · leading case: State v. Medina, 2014 VT 69 (Vt. 2014).

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State v. Medina, 2014 VT 69 (Vt. 2014). “” 20 V.S.A. § 1937(a)(2)(A), (C). 10 The statute, 20 V.”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 20, § 1937(a)(2)(A) — 1 case

State v. Medina, 2014 VT 69 (Vt. 2014). “” 20 V.S.A. § 1937(a)(2)(A), (C). 10 The statute, 20 V.”

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