The DNA Data Bank shall have the following functions and purposes:\n(a) Assist the Commonwealth, municipal and federal public safety agencies in the investigation of crimes.\n(b) Provide information in a criminal procedure to identify or exclude the accused. The DNA record shall be available to the accused pursuant to Commonwealth, municipal and Federal Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Criminal Procedure, as applicable.\n(c) Be compatible with the procedures established by the FBI, including the use of comparative procedures, laboratory equipment, material and computer programs.\n(d) Assist in judicial procedures by virtue of an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.\n(e) Fulfill any other purpose that is required under federal legislation as a condition to obtain federal funds.\nHistory —July 24, 1998, No. 175, § 5.
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