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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 15-2B-16: Partial matches and the DNA database.

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  1. CHAPTER 15. PUBLIC SAFETY.
  2. ARTICLE 2B. DNA DATA.

The division may use the data in the DNA database for partial match analysis for criminal investigations of murder, kidnapping and first and second degree sexual assault, as defined in this code, where all investigated leads have been exhausted. The division shall follow the standards and procedures defined in the Interim Plan when replying to requests for partial match information from criminal justice agencies from within or outside the state until such time as the division promulgates management rules.

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