New Hampshire · New Hampshire RSA — Title LXII, Criminal Code; controlled drugs
N.H. RSA (Criminal Code) § 651-D:3: Preservation of Biological Material for DNA Testing
What this law says, in plain English
This statute requires investigating agencies to preserve biological material from criminal investigations for at least 5 years after conviction, or longer if the person remains in custody. Agencies may petition courts to destroy the material after 5 years with notice to affected parties.
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