The court shall direct that any DNA testing ordered pursuant to § 23-5B-1 be carried out by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. However, the court may order DNA testing by another qualified laboratory if the court makes all necessary orders to ensure the integrity of the specific evidence and the reliability of the testing process and test results.
S.D. Codified Laws § 23-5B-6
Testing laboratory
Source: SL 2009, ch 120, § 6.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.