Arizona § 41-1772 Rapid DNA testing; definitions

Arizona Statutes

§ 41-1772 — Rapid DNA testing; definitions

Arizona § 41-1772

Title 41Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 12PUBLIC SAFETY

Art. 5Scientific Criminal Analysis Section

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 41-1772 (2026).

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A.The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 6 of this title prescribing procedures for administering rapid DNA testing of crime scene DNA samples, including:

1.Procedures for approving rapid DNA testing devices.

2.Procedures for ensuring the accuracy of results obtained from rapid DNA testing devices.

3.Qualifications for persons who conduct rapid DNA testing.

4.Qualifications for persons who instruct others on administering rapid DNA testing.

B.For the purposes of this section:

1."Crime scene DNA sample" means a DNA sample of unknown origin that is allegedly left at the scene of a crime during the commission of a crime.

2."Rapid DNA testing" means a DNA analysis that is completed within five calendar days after collecting the DNA sample.

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A. The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 6 of this title prescribing procedures for administering rapid DNA testing of crime scene DNA samples, including:

1. Procedures for approving rapid DNA testing devices.

2. Procedures for ensuring the accuracy of results obtained from rapid DNA testing devices.

3. Qualifications for persons who conduct rapid DNA testing.

4. Qualifications for persons who instruct others on administering rapid DNA testing.

B. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Crime scene DNA sample" means a DNA sample of unknown origin that is allegedly left at the scene of a crime during the commission of a crime.

2. "Rapid DNA testing" means a DNA analysis that is completed within five calendar days after collecting the DNA sample.