Haw. Rev. Stat. § 844D-131
Additional orders
Hawaii · Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 844D — Forensic Identification · Status: effective
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- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 844D-131, Additional orders, Hawaii, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2431302
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(a) The court may in its discretion make such other orders as may be appropriate. This includes but is not limited to designating:
(1) The type of DNA analysis to be used;
(2) The testing procedures to be followed;
(3) The preservation of some portion of the sample for replicating the testing;
(4) Additional DNA testing, if the results of the initial testing are inconclusive or otherwise merit additional scientific analysis; and
(5) The collection and DNA testing of elimination samples from third parties.
(b) DNA profile information from biological samples taken from any person pursuant to a motion for post-conviction DNA testing shall be exempt from any law requiring disclosure of information to the public.