Offender DNA Collection SOG 407.6 (SGT/2015)

Question 1

Age of offender..

Answer 1

-offender must be 17

Question 2

Collect for…

Answer 2

-1st and 2nd burglary, all felonies offenses against persons, sexual, prostitution, offenses against family, pornography

Question 3

Prior to collection, confirm a pre-existing sample not on file..

Answer 3

• contact COMCEN or MULES to have a criminal history OR QDNA query run
• if on file already, don’t collect

Question 4

Collection points…

Answer 4

• kit is designed for a one time use
• collection is not evidence
• fingerprint of left index finger
• write “A” next to jail box to indicate it was collected following an arrest
• respond directly to the SPD to put envelop in collection box
• offenders don’t have the right to refuse, can do a capillary finger stick – place blood directly on pink circle

Question 5

If offender refuses to provide a sample…

Answer 5

• if offender refuses all collection, they need to contact their supervisor. Supervisor will notify Watch Commander
• can write “refused” on front of card and send it
• prosecutor will notify CIS of warrant refusal. CIS will make notification to MSHP Lab by completing MSHP DNA Expungement Form with 90 days