Subdivision 1. Definition. As used in this section, "DNA analysis" means the process through which deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in a human biological specimen is analyzed and compared with DNA from another human biological specimen for identification purposes.
Subd. 2. Uniform evidence collection. The bureau shall develop uniform procedures and protocols for collecting evidence in cases of alleged or suspected criminal sexual conduct, including procedures and protocols for the collection and preservation of human biological specimens for DNA analysis. Law enforcement agencies and medical personnel who conduct evidentiary exams shall use the uniform procedures and protocols in their investigation of criminal sexual conduct offenses. The uniform procedures and protocols developed under this subdivision are not subject to the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14.
Subd. 3. DNA analysis and data bank. The bureau shall adopt uniform procedures and protocols to maintain, preserve, and analyze human biological specimens for DNA. The bureau shall establish a centralized system to cross-reference data obtained from DNA analysis. Data contained on the bureau's centralized system is private data on individuals, as that term is defined in section 13.02. The bureau's centralized system may only be accessed by authorized law enforcement personnel and used solely for law enforcement identification purposes. The remedies in section 13.08 apply to a violation of this subdivision. The uniform procedures and protocols developed under this subdivision are not subject to the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14.
Subd. 4. Record. The bureau shall perform DNA analysis and make data obtained available to law enforcement officials in connection with criminal investigations in which human biological specimens have been recovered. Upon request, the bureau shall also make the data available to the prosecutor and the subject of the data in any subsequent criminal prosecution of the subject. The results of the bureau's DNA analysis and related records are private data on individuals, as that term is defined in section 13.02, and may only be used for law enforcement identification purposes. The remedies in section 13.08 apply to a violation of this subdivision.
1989 c 290 art 4 s 7; 1990 c 499 s 5,6; 2005 c 136 art 12 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 299A - 299N — Public Safety
Chapter 299C — Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension
Section 299C.01 — Criminal Bureau.
Section 299C.03 — Superintendent; Rules.
Section 299C.05 — Crime Data Collection.
Section 299C.06 — Division Powers And Duties; Cooperation.
Section 299C.063 — Bomb Disposal Expense Reimbursement.
Section 299C.065 — Undercover Buy Fund; Witness And Victim Protection.
Section 299C.066 — Crime Information Reward Fund.
Section 299C.07 — Restoration Or Disposal Of Stolen Property.
Section 299C.08 — Oath Of Superintendent And Employees.
Section 299C.09 — System For Identifying Criminals; Record, Index.
Section 299C.091 — Criminal Gang Investigative Data System.
Section 299C.093 — Database Of Registered Predatory Offenders.
Section 299C.095 — System For Identifying Juvenile Offenders.
Section 299C.10 — Identification Data Required.
Section 299C.105 — Dna Data Required.
Section 299C.106 — Sexual Assault Examination Kit Handling.
Section 299C.11 — Identification Data Furnished To Bureau.
Section 299C.111 — Suspense File Reporting.
Section 299C.115 — Warrant Information Provided To State.
Section 299C.12 — Record Kept By Peace Officer; Report.
Section 299C.13 — Information Furnished To Peace Officer.
Section 299C.14 — Information On Released Prisoner.
Section 299C.145 — Distinctive Physical Mark Identification System.
Section 299C.15 — Cooperation; Criminal Identification Organizations.
Section 299C.155 — Standardized Evidence Collection; Dna Analysis.
Section 299C.157 — Forensic Laboratories; Accreditation.
Section 299C.16 — Information Broadcast To Peace Officers.
Section 299C.17 — Report By Court Administrator.
Section 299C.18 — Bureau Operations Report.
Section 299C.21 — Penalty On Local Officer Refusing Information.
Section 299C.22 — Security Guard; Discharge Of Firearm; Report.
Section 299C.23 — Continuing Education Fee; Appropriation.
Section 299C.25 — Scrap Metal Dealers; Educational Materials.
Section 299C.35 — Bureau To Broadcast Criminal Information.
Section 299C.37 — Police Communication Equipment; Use, Sale.
Section 299C.38 — Priority Of Police Communications; Misdemeanor.
Section 299C.40 — Comprehensive Incident-based Reporting System.
Section 299C.405 — Subscription Service.
Section 299C.46 — Criminal Justice Data Communications Network.
Section 299C.48 — Connection By Authorized Agency; Fee, Appropriation.
Section 299C.50 — Transfer Of Functions.
Section 299C.52 — Minnesota Missing Children And Endangered Persons Program.
Section 299C.53 — Missing Persons Report; Duties Of Commissioner And Law Enforcement Agencies.
Section 299C.535 — Request For Additional Information On Missing Person.
Section 299C.54 — Missing Children Bulletin.
Section 299C.56 — Release Of Medical Data.
Section 299C.565 — Missing Person Report.
Section 299C.5655 — Missing Persons; Standardized Reports And Procedures.
Section 299C.582 — Powers With Relation To Compact.
Section 299C.61 — Definitions.
Section 299C.62 — Background Check.
Section 299C.63 — Exception; Other Laws.
Section 299C.64 — Bureau Immunity.
Section 299C.65 — Information Advisory Group.
Section 299C.67 — Definitions.
Section 299C.68 — Background Check On Residential Building Manager.
Section 299C.69 — Owner Duties If Manager Convicted Of Crime.
Section 299C.71 — Bureau Immunity.
Section 299C.72 — Minnesota Criminal History Checks.
Section 299C.75 — Background Checks; Indian Tribes.
Section 299C.76 — Background Check; Access To Federal Tax Information.
Section 299C.80 — Independent Use Of Force Investigations Unit.