§ 10-13-6-11 — Guidelines for DNA sample collection and shipment

(a) The superintendent may issue specific
guidelines relating to procedures for DNA sample collection and
shipment within Indiana for DNA identification testing.
(b) The superintendent shall issue specific guidelines related to
procedures for DNA sample collection and shipment by the:
(1) county sheriff or designee of the county sheriff under section
10(b)(2) of this chapter; or
(2) supervising agency or designee of the supervising agency
under section 10(b)(3) of this chapter.
The superintendent shall provide each county sheriff and supervising
agency with the guidelines issued under this subsection. A county
sheriff and supervising agency shall collect and ship DNA samples in
compliance with the guidelines issued under this subsection.
(c) The superintendent may delay the implementation of the
collection of DNA samples under section 10(b)(2) or 10(b)(3) of this
chapter in one (1) or more counties until the earlier of the following:
(1) A date set by the superintendent.
(2) The date funding becomes available by grant through the
criminal justice institute.
If the superintendent delays implementation of section 10(b)(2) or
10(b)(3) of this chapter or terminates a delay under section 10(b)(2) or
10(b)(3) of this chapter in any county, the superintendent shall notify
the county sheriff in writing of the superintendent's action.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-11.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.140-2006, SEC.9 and P.L.173-2006, SEC.9.