Code of Massachusetts Regulations
515 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE
Title 515 CMR 2.00 - Testing And Analysis, Quality Assurance, Computerized Storage, Retrieval, And Dissemination For The Dna Database
Section 2.06 - Right of Subjects to Access and Review Records
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Subject Request for Access. The Director will review all requests for access to and review of records relating to a subject of the DNA Database, by such subject, on a case-by-case basis. In reviewing and responding to the request, the following steps shall be followed:
(2) Appeal. If, due to discrepancies in the information submitted by the subject in the request, the Crime Laboratory does not provide DNA records and related information to the subject, the subject may appeal the determination. In order to appeal the Crime Laboratory's determination, the subject must provide, in writing and under signature and the seal of a registered Notary, the nature of the subject's disagreement with the Crime Laboratory's decision. This appeal document shall be submitted to the Department, which shall take appropriate action to review the merits of the appeal and present a final decision on the appeal in writing within a reasonable period. In the event such decision reverses or modifies that of the Crime Laboratory, the Department shall require that appropriate action be taken with respect to the subject's record.