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Live Scan Bureau Page 1 of 2 2/01.3 (Rev 9/12)
DNA and Print Unit/Court House
The purpose of this Order is to describe the DNA Unit/Court Hou se position, and the
responsibilities of the location. I. Unit Description
The DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Unit is located at the Superior Court House at
720 9th Street. The DNA Unit’s primary function is to confirm the ide ntity of the
convicted felon and the felon qualifies for mandatory DNA sampl es, flat palm
prints, writer’s palm prints and thumb print collection pursuan t to Proposition 69,
(DNA Fingerprint, Unsolved Crim e and Innocence Protection Act e ffective
November 3, 2004), and to ensure those that qualify; give a qua lity sample.
II. Chain of Command
The DNA Unit at the Court House s hall fall under the supervisio n of the Live
Scan Manager assigned to t he Live Scan Bureau.
III. Availability
The DNA Unit will be open during court hours , 9:00 AM to 4:00 P M, weekdays
Monday through Friday, closing on Sacramento County and Court r ecognized
holiday and weekends.
IV, Responsibilities
A. The DNA Unit will co llect the necessary paperwork provided b y the
agency requesting the collecting , such as Courts, probation, wo rk release
or any other agency that has been authorized by the Sacramento County
Sheriff’s Department.
B. The DNA Unit will c onfirm the identity of the individual by checking
CLETS/KPF to confirm collection is still necessary and have the individual
fill out the necessary paperwork on site.
1. Sacramento County Sheriff R equest for Buccal (DNA) Swab Live
Scan Form required
Live Scan Bureau Page 2 of 2 2/01.3 (Rev 9/12) C. The DNA Unit will collect qua lity DNA Buccal Swab samples, a utomated
live scan fingerprints, flat palm prints, writer’s palm prints and thumb
impressions of individuals who qualify according to Penal Code 296
D. The DNA Unit will control the integrity of the DNA sample, t he fingerprints
transmitted to the Depar tment of Justice by live scan, and the information
obtained by the KPF, CLETS, DMV and the DATA Works Systems.
E. The DNA Unit will properly mail the DNA samples to the Depar tment of
Justice’s Richmond Laborat ory in a timely manner.
F. The DNA Unit will upd ate the KPF System daily and maintain s tatistics of
the functions of the unit in the DNA Data Base for possible fut ure needs by
the administration or the agencies requesting collection.
IV. Maintenance
A. The DNA Unit will maintain a clean working environment. Any equipment
should be treated with respect and properly maintained. In the event of
equipment malfunction, contact the Manager of the DNA Unit for
necessary contact with technicians.
B. The DNA Unit will maintain t he proper amount of supplies for DNA
collection, identification veri fication and for office use.
Appendices: Sacramento County Sheriff Reques t for Buccal (DNA) Swab Live
Scan Form 7400-214
References: Penal Code 296
Proposition 69