- A. The sealed kits containing DNA samples shall be stored in a dedicated storage area designated by the crime laboratory. Access to the sealed kits and to the storage area shall be limited to authorized personnel. Any access to or removal/return of the sealed kit shall be performed in accordance with crime lab policies and procedures. Only authorized personnel shall open a sealed specimen envelope, and if applicable shall initial and date the broken seal and shall reseal the specimen envelope in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- B. DNA samples from arrestees and AFIS printouts shall be stored for the time period as prescribed by Louisiana law in a secure storage area unless otherwise required in accordance with R.S. 15:614.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:611.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 28:2370 (November 2002), amended LR 37:1420 (May 2011).