SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 278A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “replicate analysis”, the following definition:-
“Third party”, a person who is subject to an order under this chapter compelling the production of biological material for analysis.
SECTION 2. Section 18 of said chapter 278A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the second sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:-
If the third party subject to the order, the moving party, or the commonwealth appeals an order allowing or denying a motion for forensic or scientific analysis, the party shall file a notice of appeal with the court within 30 days after the entry of the judgment.
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