Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 661 - PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Chapter 156 - DNA DATABASE
Rule 661-156.4 - Collection of DNA samples

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 661-156.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024

Samples of DNA shall be collected from any person required to submit a sample pursuant to the provisions of 2005 Iowa Acts, House File 619.

(1) The sample shall be collected by the agency to which custody or responsibility for supervision has been assigned by the court issuing the sentencing order.

(2) Each DNA sample shall be collected as soon as practical after an agency assumes custody or supervision of the person required to submit the DNA sample and shall be submitted to the laboratory in accordance with rule 661-156.5 (81).

(3) Each DNA sample shall be collected using a DNA collection kit provided by the laboratory, following the instructions provided for the kit by the laboratory.

Exception: A DNA sample may be collected without the use of a DNA collection kit provided by the laboratory. If a sample is collected without the use of a kit, the person submitting the sample shall include a signed and dated statement describing the collection procedure.

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