Maine legal term
DNA sample in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “DNA sample” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “DNA sample” mean in Maine criminal law?
"DNA sample" means a blood sample provided by a person convicted of one of the offenses listed in this chapter or submitted to the crime lab for analysis pursuant to a criminal investigation. 7. (15 M.R.S. § 2136)
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