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State Statutes - Idaho - Title 19 - Chapter 55 - 19-5502
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19-5502 - DEFINITIONS
(1) "CODIS" means the federal bureau of
investigation's combined DNA index system that allows the storage and exchange
of DNA records submitted by state and local forensic laboratories.
(2) "Director" means the director of the Idaho state police.
(3) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.
(4) "DNA analysis" means the scientific test of a DNA sample for the
purpose of obtaining a DNA profile.
(5) "DNA profile" means the list of one (1) or more genetic types
determined for an individual based on variations in DNA sequence.
(6) "DNA record" means DNA information stored in the statewide DNA
database system of the bureau of forensic services or CODIS and includes
information commonly referred to as a DNA profile.
(7) "DNA sample" means a body fluid or tissue sample provided by any
person convicted of a qualifying sex crime or violent crime or any body fluid
or tissue sample submitted to the statewide DNA database system for analysis
pursuant to a criminal investigation or missing person investigation.
(8) "Forensic laboratory" means the bureau of forensic services of the
Idaho state police.
(9) "Law enforcement purpose" means to assist federal, state or local
criminal justice and law enforcement agencies within and outside the state of
Idaho in identification or prosecution of sex crimes, violent crimes or other
crimes and the identification and location of missing and unidentified
persons.
(10) "Statewide DNA databank" means the state repository of DNA samples
collected under this chapter.
(11) "Statewide DNA database system" means the DNA record system
administered by the Idaho bureau of forensic services.
 
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