IC 10-13-6-11: Guidelines for DNA sample collection and shipment

Sec. 11. (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.