INV-21 DNA Samples from Convicted Offenders

Question 1

Who are DNA Samples collected from?

Answer 1

1) Convicted punishable by state prison time
2) Youthful Offender punishable by state prison time if an adult

Question 2

True or False: Those already trained in buccal swab collection my collect DNA swabs for CODIS.

Answer 2

FALSE. Must be trained by MSPCL.

Question 3

How are the DNA collection kits turned into CODIS?

Answer 3

Via mail only

Question 4

True or false: Failure to give a required sample prevents the completion of the booking process, and may result in ineligibility of bail.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

For a subject that is NOT arrested and fail to give a sample, what are the legal actions?

Answer 5

Criminal Complaint ONLY