(a) [Repealed.] (b) Purposes. — In any criminal proceeding, the evidence of a DNA profile is admissible to prove or disprove the identity of any person, if the party seeking to introduce the evidence of a DNA profile: (1) Notifies in writing the other party or parties by mail at least 45 days before any criminal proceeding; and (2) Provides, if requested in writing, the other party or parties at least 30 days before any criminal proceeding with: a. Duplicates of the actual autoradiographs generated; b. The laboratory protocols and procedures; c. The identification of each probe utilized; d. A statement describing the methodology of measuring fragment size and match criteria; and e. A statement setting forth the allele frequency and genotype data for the appropriate database utilized. (c) Prerequisites. — If a party is unable to provide the information required under subsection (b) of this section at least 30 days prior to the criminal proceeding, the court may grant a continuance to permit such timely disclosures as justice may require.
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