Wiki source code of AH 03 - DNA Specimen Collection

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	5	Washington County Sheriff's Office
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	7	ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
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	9	Policy Manual
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	12	Volume: AH
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	14	Administrative Procedures
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	16	Chapter: 03
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	18	DNA SPECIMEN COLLECTION
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	21	Replaces and/or Supersedes:
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	23	None
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	25	Published:
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	27	07/10/2017
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	29	Last Review:
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2.1	31	03/01/2022
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2.1	34	Sheriff Nate Brooksby
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2.1	36	Undersheriff Barry Golding
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	39	__TABLE OF CONTENTS__
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	41	AH 03_101 Definitions
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	43	AH 03_102 References
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	45	AH 03_103 General
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	47	AH 03_104 DNA Collection Fees
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	49	AH 03_105 DNA Collection Methods
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	51	AH 03_106 Handling and Tracking of DNA Specimen
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	53	AH 03_107 Training
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	56	AH 03_101 __DEFINITIONS__
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	58	1. In-House Training: Training of a deputy or clerical member by a co-worker, in a classroom setting, and/or by hands-on experience
	59	1. ODNA: The Utah State DNA database
	60	1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
	61	1. UCA: Utah Code Annotated
	62	1. UCJIS: Utah Criminal Justice Information System
	63	1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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	65	AH 03_102 __REFERENCES__
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	67	1. Utah Code Annotated
	68	11. Title 53 Chapter 10
	69	1. Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division
	70	11. UCA 77-41-104. Registration of offenders ~-~- Department and agency requirements.
	71	1. WCSO Policy
2.1	72	11. [[AE 01 Use of Force>>doc:Policy.Administrative.AE 01 Use of Force.WebHome]]
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	74	AH 03_103 __GENERAL__
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	76	1. Policy:
	77	11. The WCSO shall collect, manage, and track all DNA samples pursuant to Utah Code Annotated Title 53, Chapter 10, Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division.
	78	11. The WCSO and/or PCF is the responsible agency regarding the collection of DNA specimens from persons who:
	79	111. Have pled guilty to or have been convicted of an offense listed under Subsection 53-10-403(2) but who have not been committed to the custody of or are not under the supervision of the Department of Corrections;
	80	111. Are incarcerated in the county jail as a condition of probation for a felony offense or for a misdemeanor offense for which collection of a DNA specimen is required;
	81	111. Are booked at the county jail for any offense under Subsection 53-10-403(1)(c).1; and
	82	111. Are offenders registering in compliance with UCA 77-41-104 Registration of Offenders.
	83	11. Pursuant to UCA 53-10-404.5, prior to collecting any DNA sample or fees, the WCSO shall check the ODNA database to confirm the person's DNA sample is not on file.
	84	1. Rationale:
2.1	85	11. Policy addressing the collection of DNA specimens assures the WCSO is in compliance with Utah State Code.
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	87	AH 03_104 __DNA COLLECTION FEES__
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	89	1. Policy:
	90	11. Persons booked under UCA 53-10-403 or any person added to the sex offender register shall reimburse the WCSO $150.00 for the cost of obtaining the DNA specimen unless:
	91	111. The person was booked under UCA 53-10-403 and is not required to reimburse the agency under UCA 53-10-404.5; or
	92	111. The agency determines the person lacks the ability to pay.
	93	1111. Jail officials shall establish policies and procedures for determining if the person is unable to pay the fee.
	94	11. The WCSO may provide for the assessment of the $150.00 to be placed on the inmate's trust fund account and may allow a negative balance on the account until the fee is paid in full according to the WCSO guidelines and procedures for the inmate trust account.
	95	11. All fees collected shall be deposited in the DNA Specimen Restricted Account and no amount of the $150.00 fee may be credited to any other fee or agency obligation except:
	96	111. The WCSO may retain up to $25.00 of the $150.00 fee for collecting the DNA sample.
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	98	AH 03_105 __DNA COLLECTION METHODS__
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	100	1. Policy:
	101	11. Unless the person refuses to cooperate, the preferred method of collection shall be to obtain a saliva specimen.
	102	11. The WCSO should use the DNA collection packet obtained from the Department of Public Safety to collect the saliva specimen.
	103	11. Pursuant to UCA 53-1-404, reasonable force may be used to obtain the DNA sample if the person refuses to cooperate.
	104	111. The force used should focus specifically on obtaining the DNA sample and be consistent with the WCSO use of force policies (see policy [[AE 01 Use of Force>>url:http://wiki.washeriff.net:8080/xwiki/bin/view/Policy/Administrative/AE%2001%20Use%20of%20Force/]]).
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	106	AH 03_106 __HANDLING AND TRACKING OF DNA SPECIMEN__
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	108	1. Policy:
	109	11. The WCSO shall log DNA collection and the collection of fees in the ODNA registry web page in compliance with state standards.
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	111	AH 03_107 __TRAINING__
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	113	1. Policy:
2.1	114	11. WCSO deputies and clerical staff will be trained in the collection, handling, and tracking of DNA specimens as it pertains to their job assignments.
1.1	115	11. This training can be official training from the Department of Public Safety or may be completed with in-house training.
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