SECTION 375:30-3-3. Collection of and submission of DNA offender samples

  The OSBI shall promulgate rules concerning the collection and submission of DNA offender samples. The OSBI shall determine the type of equipment, collection procedures, and reporting documentation to be used by authorized collection facilities.

(1)   Collection of DNA offender samples.

(A)   Authorized personnel shall collect DNA offender samples from all offenders individuals.

(B)   The CODIS laboratory shall provide kits to be used for collection of DNA offender samples.

(C)   Immediately after a DNA offender sample is collected:

(i)   The sample shall be preserved by the same person who collected the sample.

(ii)   The person collecting the sample shall adhere to all kit instructions.

(iii)   The person collecting the DNA offender sample shall preserve and label the sample before collecting another DNA offender sample.

(D)   DNA offender samples not properly collected or labeled may be be rejected and returned.

(2)   Submission of DNA offender samples to the OSBI.

(A)   DNA offender samples shall be delivered in person or by mail within ten (10) days after collection to the following address: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Forensic Science Center, 800 East Second Street, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034.

(B)   Deliveries of DNA offender samples may be made Monday through Friday (except state holidays) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

(C)   DNA offender samples submitted to the CODIS laboratory shall be labeled according to kit instructions.

[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 3021, eff 7-11-96; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1871, eff 7-31-10]