Section 1-6 - Profiling Convicted Offender Database Samples (a) Outsourcing Samples for Processing - testing of the DNA-COD samples for DNA shall follow the criteria established in W.S. 7-19-403(c) and FBI Standards dated April 1, 1999. - (i) DNA-COD samples shall be handled and stored separately from normal Laboratory case work and access to those samples shall be limited to CODIS personnel or designee.
- (ii) Upon removing each sample from storage, the respective DNA-COD file or computer database entry shall be initialed, dated, carrier/shipper shall be documented and shall include the tracking notice.
- (iii) Each sample transferred to a contracting Laboratory shall:
- (A) Be packaged for transfer following established Wyoming State Crime Laboratory procedures for evidence handling and transferring.
- (B) Have the respective DNA-COD file or computer database entry show the transfer date and initials of person making the transfer.
- (iv) Each sample tested in the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory shall follow the same documentation established for contracting laboratories but reflect in-house testing.
(b) Receiving Samples After Processing - Upon completion of testing, each sample shall be returned to storage and the DNA-COD file or computer database entry for each sample shall be dated and initialed. - (i) All samples shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
(c) Reports of DNA Testing - No written report shall be constructed on any DNA-COD database case number without approval of the CODIS Manager and Laboratory Supervisor. Any such release shall be in accordance with Wyoming State Statute and CODIS guidelines, and then documented in the respective case file. - (i) Security of all information obtained by accession of and testing from DNA-COD samples shall follow the rules and regulations established under CODIS Guidelines, DNA Database Act of 1994, W.S. W.S. W.S. 7-19-404 and the Rules for the Wyoming DNA Identification Records System established by the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory.