515 CMR, § 1.04 - Receipt, Identification and Storage of DNA Samples
(1)
Receipt. Upon
receipt and inventory of a DNA Database Collection Kit , the Crime Laboratory
will process the kit according to 515 CMR 1.04, 515 CMR 2.00: Testing
and Analysis, Quality Assurance, Computerized Storage, Retrieval, and
Dissemination for the State DNA Database , and Crime Laboratory
protocols.
(2) The Crime Laboratory
shall:
(a) Ensure that the DNA sample ,
fingerprint, and all associated offender information is obtained from the same
individual.
(b) Assign to each
offender's DNA sample a unique identification number associated with the DNA
Database Collection Kit used to obtain the DNA sample .
(c) Implement protocols to maintain the
integrity of the DNA sample , fingerprint, and associated identifying
information.
(d) Use associated
offender information when identifying the individual.
(3)
Storage.
(a) The Crime Laboratory shall store the DNA
Database Collection Kits in a manner that ensures the security and integrity of
DNA samples and confidentiality of offender information.
(b) The DNA samples and database information
cards shall be stored in a dedicated and secure storage area within the Crime
Laboratory . Only personnel authorized by the Director may access the DNA
samples, storage area, and database information cards.
Notes
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