Section 1-8 - Access to DNA Profiles (a) Laboratory Rules for Access to DNA Sample Information DNA Database Information, and DNA Samples Generated by the Convicted Felon Database System - (i) Laboratory Personnel - only CODIS personnel shall have physical access to the DNA Convicted Offender Database.
- (A) Biology Unit personnel have access only to the non DNA-COD areas of the CODIS including the capabilities of searching CODIS profiles as described above.
- (ii) Non-Laboratory Personnel - access to DNA records and the DNA Database shall follow the criteria as defined in W.S. 7-19-402(a) and W.S. W.S. W.S. 7-19-404(a)(b) and the Rules and Regulations established by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.
- (A) Original DNA database sample case files shall be stored in the long-term storage area and access to those files shall be only CODIS personnel and the Laboratory Supervisor.
(b) Access to DNA Database Samples - (i) All requests by authorized agencies (W.S. W.S. W.S. 7-19-404(a) ) for information on DNA records or requests for DNA samples shall be submitted in writing to the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory Supervisor. "In writing" includes the use of facsimile copies of computer requests which can be printed.
- (A) The Laboratory Supervisor shall verify all requests prior to releasing any information or DNA samples. Only after verification shall a request for release of information be made to the CODIS Manager.
- (ii) All requests for information about DNA case samples shall be filed in the respective case file, and documentation of the action taken on the request shall be placed in the file. All actions taken on request shall meet CODIS/NDIS guidelines for the release of information.
- (iii) A separate file shall be established for cases which requests have been received and documentation of the resulting actions.