Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 60 - Laboratories and Medical Examiner
Subchapter 05 - State Laboratory
Part 2 - Rhode Island DNA Database && Databank (216-RICR-60-05-2)
Section 216-RICR-60-05-2.3 - Definitions

1. "Act" means R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 12-1.5, entitled, "DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders."

2. "CODIS", derived from combined DNA index system, means the Federal Bureau of Investigation's national DNA identification index system that allows the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by state and local forensic DNA laboratories.

3. "Crimes of violence" means murder, manslaughter, first degree arson, kidnapping with intent to extort, robbery, larceny from the person, first degree sexual assault, second degree sexual assault, first and second degree child molestation, assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to rob, assault with intent to commit first degree sexual assault, burglary, and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit murder, robbery, sexual assault, or larceny.

4. "Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Health.

5. "Director" means the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health.

6. "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid, which is located in the cells of the body and provides an individual's personal genetic blueprint. DNA encodes genetic information that is the basis of human heredity and forensic identification.

7. "DNA record" means DNA identification information only, which is stored in the State of Rhode Island DNA database or the combined DNA index system for the purpose of generating investigative leads or supporting statistical interpretation of DNA test results. The DNA record is the result obtained from the DNA typing tests. The DNA record is comprised of the characteristics of a DNA sample which are of value only in establishing the identity of individuals. The DNA record, however, does not include the DNA sample, and the DNA record may never include the results of tests of any structural genes. The results of all DNA identification tests on an individual's DNA sample are also collectively referred to as the DNA profile of an individual.

8. "DNA sample" means a blood or tissue sample provided by any person with respect to offenses covered by the Act or submitted to the Department of Health Laboratory pursuant to the Act for DNA analysis or storage, or both.

9. "DNA sample collection kit" means materials designed for the collection, documentation, and security of DNA samples.

10. "FBI" means the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

11. "Laboratory" means the Rhode Island Department of Health Laboratory.

12. "Secured" means limited and controlled access only by authorized personnel including use of protection and safety devices to safeguard any and all functions of that equipment or facility.

13. "State of Rhode Island DNA databank" means the repository of DNA samples collected under the Act, which is administered by the Department.

14. "State of Rhode Island DNA database" means the state-level DNA identification record system to support law enforcement which is administered by the Department and which provides DNA records to the FBI for storage and maintenance in CODIS. It is the collective capability to store and maintain DNA records related to forensic casework, the DNA records of those convicted offenders required to provide a DNA sample under state law, and anonymous DNA records used for research, quality control, and other DNA analysis support systems.