Sec. 14. (a) A laboratory conducting forensic DNA analysis in Indiana must implement and follow nationally recognized standards for DNA quality assurance and proficiency testing, such as those approved by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board.
(b) Quality assurance guidelines issued by the Technical Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods serve as the standard for DNA testing under this chapter until national standards are set.
(c) A laboratory conducting forensic DNA analysis in Indiana shall forward relevant DNA data base records to the state police laboratory.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-14.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs
Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base
10-13-6-1. "Combined DNA Index System"
10-13-6-8. Establishment of DNA Data Base; Mandatory and Discretionary Testing and Analysis
10-13-6-9. Duties of Superintendent
10-13-6-9.5. DNA Sample Processing Fund
10-13-6-11. Guidelines for DNA Sample Collection and Shipment
10-13-6-12. Collection of Samples
10-13-6-13. Purposes of Testing
10-13-6-14. Adherence to Nationally Recognized Standards
10-13-6-15. Disclosure of DNA Samples and Analysis
10-13-6-16. Collection of Information for Certain Purposes Prohibited
10-13-6-17. Personal Information Limited
10-13-6-18. Removal of DNA Profile
10-13-6-19. Access to DNA Data Base; Confidentiality
10-13-6-20. Denial of Privileges Due to Failure to Follow Quality Control and Privacy Standards
10-13-6-21. Unlawful Tampering
10-13-6-22. Unlawful Use of Data Base Information or DNA Samples