N.J. Admin. Code § 13:81-2.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:81-2.2 - Handling and security of samples

(a) The receipt of the samples shall be under the supervision of the authorized personnel assigned to the Laboratory.

(b) Upon submission of the sample collection kit to the Laboratory, authorized personnel assigned by the Laboratory shall scan it in to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by bar code number that does not include any personal identification information from the offender.

(c) All DNA sample kits must be received in a sealed condition. If the kit is not sealed upon receipt, authorized personnel assigned by the Laboratory shall notify the CODIS administrator.

(d) The decision whether to accept or reject the sample shall be made by the CODIS administrator. The decision shall be documented, and justification for rejection shall also be documented.

(e) The DNA databank specimen form shall be verified in the State Police Biometric Identification Unit. A qualified fingerprint examiner shall verify the identity of the offender through AFIS. The fingerprint examiner shall document the findings. No verification is required if the offender's fingerprints were verified by the collector using the Fast ID system or live scan. If fingerprints cannot be verified through the normal verification process due to physical limitations on the part of the offender, verification shall be accomplished through other means, such as a photograph identification procedure duly certified by the collector.

(f) If the fingerprints on file do not match the offender or are inadequate for successful identification, appropriate personnel at the State Police Biometric Identification Unit shall notify the CCU, which will take appropriate action to secure another DNA sample from the offender, who shall have the obligation to cooperate in submission.

(g) In the event a sample is lost or destroyed or otherwise found inadequate for analysis or identification purposes, the offender shall be obligated to provide a substitute sample.

(h) The sample collection card containing the DNA sample shall be placed in an appropriate secured storage area until analysis is performed. The Laboratory shall maintain custody of the sample throughout its analysis and storage.

(i) The information on the DNA databank specimen submission form shall be forwarded to the CCU for further verification, data entry, and tracking.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:81-2.2

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 1640(a), effective 7/6/2015