Examination of testing procedures and results in legal proceedings.

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  • (1) Employees of the laboratory who conduct laboratory analysis of blood samples for presence of antibody to HIV provided pursuant to a request by a law enforcement agency or the Department of Corrections under Section 76-10-1311, may be examined in a legal proceeding of any kind or character as to:
    • (a) the nature of the testing;
    • (b) the validity of the testing;
    • (c) the results of the test;
    • (d) the HIV positivity or negativity of the person tested;
    • (e) the evidentiary chain of custody; and
    • (f) other factors relevant to the prosecution, subject to the court's ruling.
  • (2) This section applies only to the criminal investigation and prosecution under Section 76-10-1309 which permits enhanced penalties upon a subsequent conviction for:
    • (a) prostitution, Section 76-10-1302;
    • (b) patronizing a prostitute, Section 76-10-1303; or
    • (c) sexual solicitation, Section 76-10-1313.




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