Evidence - Chain of Custody - DNA Profile
Sponsor: Delegate Fisher, W.Committee: JudiciarySubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing that a certain report signed by a DNA analyst is prima facie evidence the material delivered was properly tested for a certain purpose under certain circumstances; providing that a certain DNA profile may be established without the necessity for the DNA analyst to personally appear in court under certain circumstances; providing that certain provisions of law do not preclude the right of any party to introduce any evidence supporting or contradicting certain evidence or presumptions; etc.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jordan, Lisaelobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault | Position only |
| FAV | Witten, Jenniferlobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Carrie | Office of the Attorney General & SEAK Committee | Position only |
| FAV | smith, charles | md state's attys | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Fisher, W., Delegate Fisher, W.legislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | OPD | Position only |
| UNF | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | OPD | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Northrup, Drew | OPD Forensics | Position only |
| FWA | Katz, Daniel | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | State Police, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Shek, Heather | MD Dept. of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, LisaeMaryland Coalition Against Sexual AssaultRegistered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault