19-5502. DEFINITIONS. (1) "CODIS" means the federal bureau of investigation’s combined DNA index system that allows the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by state and local forensic laboratories.
(2) "Director" means the director of the Idaho state police.
(3) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.
(4) "DNA analysis" means the scientific test of a DNA sample for the purpose of obtaining a DNA profile.
(5) "DNA profile" means the list of one (1) or more genetic types determined for an individual based on variations in DNA sequence.
(6) "DNA record" means DNA information stored in the statewide DNA database system of the bureau of forensic services or CODIS and includes information commonly referred to as a DNA profile.
(7) "DNA sample" means a body fluid or tissue sample provided by any person convicted of a felony crime or any body fluid or tissue sample submitted to the statewide DNA database system for analysis pursuant to a criminal investigation or missing person investigation.
(8) "Forensic laboratory" means the bureau of forensic services of the Idaho state police.
(9) "Law enforcement purpose" means to assist federal, state or local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies within and outside the state of Idaho in identification or prosecution of felony crimes or other crimes and the identification and location of missing and unidentified persons.
(10) "Statewide DNA databank" means the state repository of DNA samples collected under this chapter.
(11) "Statewide DNA database system" means the DNA record system administered by the Idaho bureau of forensic services.
History:
[19-5502, added 1997, ch. 120, sec. 1, p. 342; am. 2000, ch. 469, sec. 45, p. 1498; am. 2004, ch. 157, sec. 1, p. 505; am. 2011, ch. 211, sec. 2, p. 593.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 55 - THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996
Section 19-5501 - LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS — STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
Section 19-5502 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 19-5503 - RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGING DNA PROGRAMS — BUREAU OF FORENSIC SERVICES.
Section 19-5504 - IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHAPTER — RULES.
Section 19-5505 - USE OF THE STATE DATABANK AND DATABASE — DUTIES OF BUREAU OF FORENSIC SERVICES.
Section 19-5508 - ADDITIONAL SAMPLES AUTHORIZED.
Section 19-5509 - GENETIC TESTING OF SAMPLES GIVEN FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE.
Section 19-5510 - APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Section 19-5511 - COLLECTION AND FORWARDING OF SAMPLES — LIABILITY — USE OF FORCE.
Section 19-5513 - EXPUNGEMENT OF INFORMATION.
Section 19-5514 - LIMITATIONS ON DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
Section 19-5515 - DISSEMINATION OF DATA, INFORMATION, AND SAMPLES FOR FORENSIC LABORATORY ANALYSIS.
Section 19-5516 - DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES.
Section 19-5517 - OPERATION WITH EXISTING LAW — AUTHORITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.