Nevada § 176.09121 - State DNA Database: Establishment; duties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.09121 — State DNA Database: Establishment; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.09121. State DNA Database: Establishment; duties
1. The State DNA Database is hereby established to serve as this State's repository
for DNA records and to provide DNA records to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2. The Forensic Science Division of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office shall oversee,
manage and administer the State DNA Database and shall: (a) Implement policies for the management and administration of the State DNA Database,
including, without limitation, any system for the identification of DNA profiles and
DNA records that is necessary to support agencies of criminal justice. (b) Adopt policies and protocols and enter into any necessary agreements to implement
the provisions of NRS 176.0911 to 176.0919 , inclusive. (c) Ensure that all searches of the State DNA Database are performed in accordance
with state and federal law. (d) Act as a liaison between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other state agencies
of criminal justice relating to this State's participation in CODIS.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 176.09121
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.09121 cover?
Section 176.09121 ("State DNA Database: Establishment; duties") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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