§ 260B.009 DNA COLLECTION; PARENTAL CONSENT, COURT ORDER, OR WARRANT REQUIRED.

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MN Code › Part 245_267 › Chapter 260B › Section 260B.009

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(a) As used in this section, "DNA analysis" has the meaning given in section 299C.155 .

(b) A biological specimen for the purpose of DNA analysis must not be taken from a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or custodian, a court order, or a warrant.

(c) A minor whose biological specimen is collected in violation of paragraph (b) may move the court to suppress the use, as evidence, of the results of the DNA analysis and for destruction of the biological specimen.

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