As used in NRS 176.0911 to 176.0919, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 176.09111 to 176.09119, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1997, 1668; A 2001, 3032; 2009, 1846; 2013, 1068)
“Agency of criminal justice” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179A.030. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1056)
“Biological specimen” means a biological sample, tissue, fluid or other bodily sample suitable for genetic marker analysis, obtained from a person or from physical evidence. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1056)
“CODIS” means the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Combined DNA Index System that allows for the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by federal, state and local forensic DNA laboratories. The term includes the National DNA Index System administered and operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1056)
“DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid which is located in the cells of a person and which provides the genetic blueprint of a person. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)
“DNA profile” means the genetic constitution of a person at defined locations in the DNA of the person. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)
“DNA record” means a database record, stored in the State DNA Database or CODIS, that includes the DNA profile of a person and data required to manage the record, including, without limitation, the identity of the agency submitting the database record, the identification number of the biological specimen and the names of personnel who conducted […]
“Forensic laboratory” means any laboratory designated pursuant to NRS 176.0917. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)
“Genetic marker analysis” means the analytical testing process of a biological specimen that results in a DNA profile. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)
“State DNA Database” means the database established pursuant to NRS 176.09121. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, upon the conviction of a defendant for a category A or B felony, an agency of criminal justice that has in its possession or custody any biological evidence secured in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the defendant shall preserve such evidence until the expiration of […]
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 […]
1. If a person is arrested for a felony pursuant to a warrant, the law enforcement agency making the arrest shall: (a) Submit the name, date of birth, fingerprints and any other information identifying the person to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History; (b) Upon booking the person into a city or […]
1. A person whose record of criminal history indicates the collection of a biological specimen and whose DNA profile and DNA record have been included in the State DNA Database and CODIS pursuant to NRS 176.09123 may make a written request to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, using the form created […]
Any cost that is incurred to obtain a biological specimen from a person pursuant to NRS 176.09123 or to destroy a biological specimen or to purge a DNA profile or DNA record from a forensic laboratory, the State DNA Database or CODIS pursuant to NRS 176.09125: 1. Is a charge against the county in which […]
1. The biological specimen, DNA profile, DNA record and any other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person must, at all times, be stored and maintained in the forensic laboratory, State DNA Database or CODIS, as applicable, and may only be made available in accordance with the provisions of this section. The […]
1. If a defendant is convicted of an offense listed in subsection 4: (a) The name, social security number, date of birth, fingerprints and any other information identifying the defendant must be submitted to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History; and (b) Unless a biological specimen was previously obtained upon arrest pursuant […]
1. If a biological specimen is obtained from a person pursuant to NRS 176.09123 or 176.0913, and the person is convicted of the offense for which the biological specimen was obtained, the court, in addition to any other penalty, shall order the person, to the extent of the person’s financial ability, to pay the sum […]
1. If the Division is supervising a probationer or parolee pursuant to an interstate compact and the probationer or parolee is or has been convicted in another jurisdiction of violating a law that prohibits the same or similar conduct as an offense listed in subsection 4 of NRS 176.0913, unless a biological specimen was previously […]
1. The Department of Public Safety shall establish a standard form for use by every law enforcement agency in this State that: (a) Sets forth the authorized use of a biological specimen pursuant to NRS 176.0911 to 176.0919, inclusive. (b) Identifies the circumstances and process under which a person may have his or her biological […]
