015-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-3

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 1-3 - Definitions

(a) Blood-Spot Collection Kit - An alternate blood-based DNA collection mechanism utilizing a finger-stick approach to add drops of blood onto a filter-paper storage card that is prepared upon written request by DOC. A blood-spot collection kit may include:

(i) Instructions for sample collection

(ii) Two (2) filter-paper blood-spot collection cards in a plastic holder

(iii) Cassette to enclose blood-spot cards

(iv) Submission form

(v) Security/identification labels

(vi) Expiration date

(b) Buccal Collection Kit - A non-invasive means to collecting DNA samples by harvesting buccal epithelial cells; made up of a collector, support, and protective cap. A buccal cell collection kit may include:

(i) Instructions for sample collection

(ii) Two (2) buccal DNA collectors

(iii) Envelope to enclose buccal collectors

(iv) Plastic gloves

(v) Submission form

(vi) Security/identification seals

(vii) Expiration date

(c) CODIS - Combined DNA Index System

(d) Division - Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation including the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory

(e) DNA - Deoxyribonucleic Acid

(f) DNA-COD - DNA Convicted Offender Database

(g) DNA Collection Kit - May be defined as a whole blood collection kit, a blood spot kit, or a buccal cell collection kit

(h) DOC - Department of Corrections

(i) Electronic Prelog - An electronic means to submit convicted offender information with respect to DNA sample collection from the submitting agency to the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory

(j) FBI-Standards - Quality Assurance Standards for Convicted Offender DNA Databasing Laboratories, issued by FBI, dated April 1, 1999

(k) FTA Cards - For use in the storage of blood samples

(l) NDIS - National DNA Index System

(m) Submission Form - Written or electronic form that shall include:

(i) Subject's name (last, first and middle name)

(ii) Subject's DOC or criminal justice agency number

(iii) Subject's race

(iv) Subject's sex

(v) Subject's date of birth

(vi) Subject's Social Security Number

(vii) Offense of Subject

(viii) Date of offense

(ix) Date and Time of DNA sample collection

(x) Name of the Agency or Institution submitting DNA sample and the Wyoming County in which it islocated

(xi) Name of individual collecting the DNA sample

(xii) Name of individual sealing the DNA sample

(xiii) Name of individual storing the DNA sample until sent to the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory

(xiv) Name of individual transferring the DNA sample to the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory

(xv) Subject's signature and date

(n) Whole Blood Collection Kit - A means to collect blood-based DNA samples by mechanism of venipuncture and collection into a blood tube. A whole blood collection kit may include:

(i) Instructions for sample collection

(ii) Blood collection tube

(iii) Transport cylinder for blood tube

(iv) Tamper proof cap

(v) Submission form

(vi) security/identification labels

(vii) Expiration date

(o) Wyott Evidence Facility - The primary evidence storage facility of the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory

015-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-3