LA: Collection, Submission, Receipt, Identification, Storage and Disposal of DNA Samples (LAC Title 55, Pt. I, ch. 27)

January 1, 2018

Louisiana State Police rules implementing the DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act (La. R.S. 15:601 et seq.), promulgated under R.S. 15:611. Chapter 27 runs three subchapters - Collection of DNA Samples, Arrestees, and Peace Officers - covering scope and purpose, definitions, collection and identification of convicted-offender samples using an approved LSP Crime Laboratory kit by trained and approved collectors, and shipping of convicted-offender and arrestee samples.