Registration of Criminals Act 1949 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Dna Database
31. Maintaining DNA database
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The Registrar must maintain a DNA database (whether in electronic form or otherwise) in which must be stored —
Registrar
“Registrar” means the Registrar of Criminals appointed under section 3, and includes an Assistant Registrar of Criminals.
all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from an individual under Division 3 of Part 3;
DNA information
“DNA information” means genetic information derived from the forensic DNA analysis of a body sample;
all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from an individual under Part 4 as in force immediately before the date of commencement of section 6 of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Act 2022; and
body sample
“body sample” means —(a)a sample of blood;(b)a sample of head hair, including the roots thereof;(c)a swab taken from a person’s mouth; or(d)such other sample as may be prescribed under subsection (2);
all DNA information stored in the DNA database under section 13F as in force immediately before that date.