§ 1942. Adoption of rules and guidelines
(a) The Department shall adopt rules pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 governing the procedures to be used in the collection, submission, identification, dissemination, analysis, and storage of DNA samples and the DNA record of DNA samples submitted under this subchapter.
(b) The Department shall adopt rules pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 governing the methods of obtaining information from the State database and CODIS, and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requester.
(c) The Department shall also adopt guidelines to ensure that DNA identification records meet relevant audit standards for forensic DNA laboratories and that the laboratory procedures include the implementation of DNA quality assurance and proficiency testing standards issued by the FBI director.
(d) The rules and guidelines required by this section shall be adopted on or before December 1, 1998. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 29, 1998.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 20 - Internal Security and Public Safety
Chapter 113 - Commissioner and Members
§ 1871. Department of Public Safety; Commissioner
§ 1872. Duties of Commissioner generally
§ 1874. Organization of Department by Commissioner
§ 1875. Radio communication system
§ 1876. Headquarters and stations; equipment
§ 1878. Appointment or promotion of members
§ 1879. Training school and courses
§ 1879a. Location of in-service training
§ 1880. Disciplinary procedures
§ 1881. Expenses; lodging and subsistence
§ 1883. State law enforcement; memorandum of understanding
§ 1911. Examinations; appointment; promotion; probation
§ 1913. Uniforms and equipment
§ 1915. Cooperation with fish and wildlife and forest services
§ 1921. Personnel administration rules
§ 1922. Creation of State Police Advisory Commission; members; duties
§ 1923. Internal investigation
§ 1934. Least intrusive means of collection
§ 1935. Procedure if person refuses to give sample
§ 1937. Authorized analysis of DNA samples
§ 1938. Storage and use of samples and records
§ 1940. Expungement of records and destruction of samples
§ 1941. Confidentiality of records
§ 1942. Adoption of rules and guidelines
§ 1943. Responsibility of Department of Public Safety
§ 1944. Limitation of liability for collection of DNA samples