Fla. Admin. Code R. 11D-6.001

Current through Reg. 50, No. 244; December 17, 2024

Section 11D-6.001 - Definitions

As used in Rule 11D-6.003, F.A.C., the following definitions apply:

(1) "DNA sample" means a buccal or other approved biological specimen capable of undergoing DNA analysis.

(2) "Buccal sample" shall mean epithelial cells collected from the cheek in the oral cavity utilizing an FDLE-approved swab collection kit.

(3) "Other approved biological specimen" shall mean a specimen of whole blood, at least 7 cc in volume.

(4) "Qualifying Offender" "shall mean a person as specified in Section 943.325(2), 943.325(9), 947.1405(7)(a) or 948.30(1), F.S.

(5) "Labels" shall mean shipping labels provided by the Department for the return of DNA sample collection kits.

(6) FALCON is Florida's Integrated Criminal History System. This system allows for the biometric identification of criminal subjects.

(7) "Rapid-ID Edge Device" shall mean an electronic fingerprint device attached to "FALCON" and available to criminal justice agencies within the state. This device and accompanying software allows agencies responsible for sample collection to determine if a qualifying offender DNA sample is on file, or if collection of the sample is required.

(8) "Rapid DNA booking device" shall mean a fully automated system, approved for use at NDIS by law enforcement booking agency, to produce a CODIS acceptable DNA profile from an arrestee buccal swab without human interpretation in under two hours.

(9) "Rapid DNA Anaylsis" shall mean a fully automated process of developing a CODIS acceptable DNA profile from a buccal sample without human interpretation. This type of analyses provides a proper procedure, including requisite identification information, for state and local law enforcement and correctional agencies to collect and submit DNA samples to be maintained in the statewide DNA database.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 11D-6.001

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.325(4), (5), (17) FS. Law Implemented 943.325 FS.

New 7-4-90, Amended 7-6-99, 8-22-00, 11-5-02, 3-21-07, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 133, July 9, 2024 effective 7/22/2024.

New 7-4-90, Amended 7-6-99, 8-22-00, 11-5-02, 3-21-07, 6-3-10, 3-13-13.