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36-18-20
same may pertain to the identification of criminal suspects. (i) That because of the nature
of genetic identification certain occasions may arise when genetic information may serve an
array of humanitarian purposes, including, but not limited to, the identification of human
remains from natural or mass disasters or the identification of missing, deceased or unidentified
persons. (j) That through the development of a population statistical database which does
not include therein individual personal identification information an important research
mechanism is obtained for the causation, detection and prevention of disease. (k) That genetic
identification is a rapidly expanding technology and the Director of the Alabama Department
of Forensic Sciences should be authorized and empowered to adopt reasonable rules and regulations
to support identification research and the development of standard protocols for forensic
DNA analysis or tests and DNA quality control. (l) That such needs are...
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36-18-21
Section 36-18-21 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words, phrases or terms
shall have the following meanings, respectively unless the context thereof clearly indicates
otherwise: (a) DIRECTOR. Shall mean the Director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.
(b) PERSON. A human being, and where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated
association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality. (c) DNA. Deoxyribonucleic
acid. (d) DNA SAMPLE. Any biological sample containing DNA. (e) DNA RECORD. An objective form
of scientific analysis or tests which contain genetic identification characteristics of DNA
samples. (f) DNA POPULATION FREQUENCY. The frequency of occurrence of a particular DNA trait
or fragment in a particular population. (g) DNA DATABASE. That system established by the Director
of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for the purposes of collecting, storing and
maintaining DNA records. (h) DNA POPULATION...
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15-18-200
Section 15-18-200 Motion by persons convicted of capital offense for forensic DNA testing and
analysis. (a) An individual convicted of a capital offense who is serving a term of imprisonment
or awaiting execution of a sentence of death, through written motion to the circuit court
that entered the judgment of sentence, may apply for the performance of forensic deoxyribonucleic
acid testing on specific evidence, if that evidence was secured in relation to the investigation
or prosecution that resulted in the conviction of the applicant, is still available for testing
as of the date of the motion, forensic DNA testing was not performed on the case at the time
of the initial trial, and the results of the forensic DNA testing, on its face, would demonstrate
the convicted individual's factual innocence of the offense convicted. The filing of a motion
as provided in this subsection shall not automatically stay an execution. (b) Upon receipt
of a motion for DNA testing, the circuit court shall...
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25-5-331
sensitivity, and quantitative accuracy. (4) DRUG. Amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, phencyclidine
(PCP), methadone, methaqualone, opiates, barbituates, benzodiazepines, propoxyphene, or a
metabolite of any of the substances. (5) EMPLOYEE. Any person who works for salary, wages,
or other remuneration for an employer. (6) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. A program designed
to assist in the identification and resolution of job performance problems associated with
employees impaired by personal concerns. A minimum level of core services shall include
consultation and training; professional, confidential, appropriate, and timely problem assessment
services; short-term problem resolution; referrals for appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and
assistance; follow-up and monitoring; employee education; and quality assurance. (7) EMPLOYER.
A person or entity that is subject to the Alabama Workers' Compensation Law, except that this
article shall not apply to individual self-insurers or...
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36-18-22
Section 36-18-22 Powers of director. The director is hereby authorized and empowered to: (1)
Collect, accept, analyze, test and store DNA samples. (2) Create, maintain or exchange DNA
records. (3) Analyze, type and record any and all genetic markers contained in or derived
from DNA and to provide for the collection, storage and maintenance of genetic identification
information as the same may pertain to the identification or exclusion of criminal suspects.
(Acts 1994, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 94-804, p. 109, §3.)...
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12-23A-4
Section 12-23A-4 Establishment of drug court; participation; incentives and sanctions; components;
drug court team and advisory committee; coordinator. (a)(1) The presiding judge of each judicial
circuit, with the consent of the district attorney of that judicial circuit, may establish
a drug court or courts, under which drug offenders shall be processed, to appropriately address
the identified substance abuse problem of the drug offender as a condition of pretrial release,
pretrial diversion, probation, jail, prison, parole, community corrections, or other release
or diversion from a correctional facility. The structure, method, and operation of each drug
court may differ and should be based upon the specific needs of and resources available to
the judicial district or circuit where the drug court is located, but shall be created and
operate pursuant to this chapter and in compliance with rules promulgated by the Alabama Supreme
Court. (2) Nothing in this chapter shall affect the...
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20-2-190
Section 20-2-190 Penalties; sale of ephedrine, etc.; Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force. (a) Any
person who manufactures, sells, transfers, receives, or possesses a listed precursor chemical
violates this article if the person: (1) Knowingly fails to comply with the reporting requirements
of this article; (2) Knowingly makes a false statement in a report or record required by this
article or the rules adopted thereunder; (3) Is required by this article to have a listed
precursor chemical license or permit, and is a person as defined by this article, and knowingly
or deliberately fails to obtain such a license or permit. An offense under this subsection
shall constitute a Class C felony. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20-2-188,
a person who possesses, sells, transfers, or otherwise furnishes or attempts to solicit another
or conspires to possess, sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish a listed precursor chemical
or a product containing a precursor chemical or ephedrine or...
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36-18-27
Section 36-18-27 Disclosure of DNA records. DNA records collected and maintained for the purpose
of the identification of criminal suspects or offenders shall be disclosed only: (a) To criminal
justice agencies for law enforcement identification purposes. (b) In judicial proceedings,
if otherwise admissible. (c) For criminal defense purposes, to a defendant, who shall have
access to samples and analyses performed in connection with the case in which such defendant
is charged. (Acts 1994, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 94-804, p. 109, §8.)...
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12-15-135
Section 12-15-135 Taking and disposition of fingerprints, photographs, blood samples. (a) Fingerprints
of a child who has been charged with a delinquent act shall be taken by the law enforcement
agency taking the child into custody. The prints may be retained in a local file and a copy
shall be filed with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation. (b) If latent fingerprints are found
during the investigation of a delinquent act and a law enforcement officer has reason to believe
that they are those of the child in custody, the officer may fingerprint the child regardless
of age or delinquent act for purpose of immediate comparison with the latent fingerprints.
The prints may be retained in a local file and copies shall be sent to the Alabama Bureau
of Investigation. (c) Special precautions shall be taken to ensure that the fingerprints will
be maintained in a manner and pursuant to safeguards as to limit their use to inspection for
comparison purposes by law enforcement officers or by staff...
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26-17-102
Section 26-17-102 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) "Acknowledged father" means a
man who has established a father-child relationship under Article 3. (2) "Adjudicated
father" means a man who has been adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be the father of a child. (3) "Alleged father" means a man who alleges himself to
be, or is alleged to be, the genetic father or a possible genetic father of a child, but whose
paternity has not been determined. The term does not include: (A) a presumed father; (B) a
man whose parental rights have been terminated or declared not to exist; or (C) a male donor
who donates in compliance with Section 26-17-702. (4) "Assisted reproduction" means
a method of causing pregnancy other than sexual intercourse. The term includes: (A) intrauterine
insemination; (B) donation of eggs; (C) donation of embryos; (D) in-vitro fertilization and
transfer of embryos; and (E) intracytoplasmic sperm injection. (5) "Child" means
an individual of any age whose...
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