- (a) [Repealed.]
(b) Purposes. — In any criminal proceeding, the evidence of a DNA profile is admissible to prove or disprove the identity of any person, if the party seeking to introduce the evidence of a DNA profile:
- (1) Notifies in writing the other party or parties by mail at least 45 days before any criminal proceeding; and
(2) Provides, if requested in writing, the other party or parties at least 30 days before any criminal proceeding with:
- a. Duplicates of the actual autoradiographs generated;
- b. The laboratory protocols and procedures;
- c. The identification of each probe utilized;
- d. A statement describing the methodology of measuring fragment size and match criteria; and
- e. A statement setting forth the allele frequency and genotype data for the appropriate database utilized.
- (c) Prerequisites. — If a party is unable to provide the information required under subsection (b) of this section at least 30 days prior to the criminal proceeding, the court may grant a continuance to permit such timely disclosures as justice may require.
69 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 2; 85 Del. Laws, c. 143, § 9