§40703 Collection and Use of Dna Identification Information From Certain District of Columbia Offenders

Summary

The Director of the Bureau of Prisons and the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency must collect DNA samples from people in federal prison custody or under supervised release, parole, or probation who were convicted of District of Columbia offenses that the District government says count. If the FBI’s CODIS database already has that person’s DNA, the Directors can choose not to collect another sample. They may detain or restrain someone who refuses and may hire state, local, or private agencies to help collect samples. A person who refuses when collection is authorized can be charged with a class A misdemeanor and punished under federal law. Collected samples are sent to the FBI for DNA testing and entry into CODIS, unless the FBI accepts results from Rapid DNA machines. “DNA sample” means a body tissue, fluid, or other sample for testing. “DNA analysis” means the testing of DNA. “Rapid DNA instruments” are machines that fully automate DNA testing. Collection had to start no later than 180 days after December 19, 2000, subject to available funding. Funding for the Agency was authorized for fiscal years 2001–2005 as needed.