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Notice: 29415558

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Division:

Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance

Chapter:

Sexual Offense Kit Tracking Database

Overview

RULE:

11D-12.001	Definitions
11D-12.002	Procedures
11D-12.003	Definitions
11D-12.004	Procedures

PURPOSE:

Subsection 11D-12.001(2), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to correct misspelled word.
Subsection 11D-12.001(3), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to remove STACS™DNA and replace it with Invita Healthcare Technologies.
Subsection 11D-12.001(5), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add term and definition of “User.”
Subsection 11D-12.001(6), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to renumber definition of “Forensic Medical Exam Facility” from (5) to (6).
Subsection 11D-12.001(7), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to renumber definition of “Vendor” from (6) to (7).
Subsection 11D-12.001(8), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to renumber definition of “Non-reporting kit” from (7) to (8).
Subsection 11D-12.001(9), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add term and definition of “Assigned officer.”
Subsection 11D-12.001(10), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to renumber definition of “DNA match” from (9) to (10).
Subsection 11D-12.001(11), F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add term and definition of “Survivor portal.”
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(a)5., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to specify the kit storage and transfer procedures.
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(a)7., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to remove “The administrator” and add “A user.” 
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(a)9., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to update the procedure if a report is made regarding a stored non-reporting kit.
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(a)10., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add the procedure for storing and transferring non-reporting kits.
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(b)1., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to clarify the procedure for entering kits into the software program.
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(b)2., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add “users.”
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(b)3., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add “users.”
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(b)5., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to remove “The administrator” and add “A user.”
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(b)6., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add the procedure on how to document the change if a report is made regarding a stored non-reporting kit.
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(b)7., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add the procedure on when and how to contact the department to update the reporting status.
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(c)1., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add “users.”
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(c)2., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add “users.”
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(c)4., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add “users.”
Subparagraph 11D-12.002(1)(c)5., F.A.C.: Amends rule text to add “users.”
Subsection 11D-12.003(1), F.A.C.: Adds definition of “SNP profile.”
Subsection 11D-12.003(2), F.A.C.: Adds definition of “STR profile.”
Subsection 11D-12.003(3), F.A.C.: Adds definition of “DNA record.”
Subsection 11D-12.003(4), F.A.C.: Adds definition of “Participating entities.”
Subsection 11D-12.003(5), F.A.C.: Adds definition of “Unidentified Human Remains.” 
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(a)1., F.A.C.: Establishes that participating entities will comply with Florida law and constitution. 
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(a)2., F.A.C.: Establishes that participating entities will ensure a contracted vendor will comply with international standards and hold accreditation certification.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(a)3., F.A.C.: Establishes that participating entities will ensure a contracted laboratory demonstrates compliance with Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories as issued by the FBI Direction, evidenced by a current accreditation certificate.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(a)4., F.A.C.: Establishes that participating entities will ensure a vendor not accredited as required in (1)(a)2. or 3. will subcontract a qualifying vendor. 
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(a)5., F.A.C.: Establishes that participating entities will ensure compliance with rules for state financial assistance programs.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(a)6., F.A.C.: Establishes that participating entities will ensure that a STR profile has been uploaded to CODIS prior to the initiation of forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(b)1., F.A.C.: Establishes the procedure for laboratories for offering STR profiles to CODIS.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(b)2., F.A.C.: Establishes the procedure for laboratories of providing confirmation to grant applicants.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(c)1., F.A.C.: Establishes the obligation of law enforcement agencies to ensure cases and samples meet applicable Terms of Service of genealogy databases that permit law enforcement searching and use.
Sub-subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(c)2.a.-c., F.A.C.: Establishes the requisite attestation of law enforcement agency grant applicants.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(d)1., F.A.C.: Establishes the obligation of district medical examiner offices to ensure cases and samples meet applicable Terms of Service of genealogy databases that permit law enforcement searching and use.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(d)2., F.A.C.: Establishes requisite attestation of district medical examiner offices grant applicants.
Subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(e)1., F.A.C.: Establishes the procedure for assistant state attorneys to review criminal cases and UHR cases with a suspected nexus to homicide and attest whether a case would be prosecuted.
Sub-subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(e)1.a., F.A.C.: Specifies that the procedure in 11D-12.004(1)(e)1. is not an agreement to prosecute in the absence of sufficient evidence or support.
Sub-subparagraph 11D-12.004(1)(e)1.b., F.A.C.: Specifies the significance and impact of the assistant state attorney’s signature on the grant application. 
Subsection 11D-12.004(2), F.A.C.: Addresses criteria exceptions and establishes that exceptions may be granted based on availability of funds and approval of department program management. 
Subsection 11D-12.004(3), F.A.C.: Establishes that case criteria are further defined by the Department and will be published to a website whenever grant applications are being accepted.
Subsection 11D-12.004(4), F.A.C.: Establishes that technical criteria for evidentiary samples are further defined by the Department, will be published to a website whenever grant applications are being accepted, and are subject to change based on evolving technology. 
Subsection 11D-12.004(5), F.A.C.: Establishes that eligible vendor criteria have been defined and are subject to applicable procurement laws and rules.
Subsection 11D-12.004(6), F.A.C.: Establishes the procedure for the distribution of awards. 
Subsection 11D-12.004(7), F.A.C.: Establishes the Department’s obligation to offer laboratory services and investigative support to grantees. 
Subsection 11D-12.004(8), F.A.C.: Establishes that the Department Forensic Services division may apply and is subject to the same criteria as other grantees.

SUMMARY:

Amends and adds definitions pursuant to changes in §943.326 F.S.; updates kit-tracking procedures due to changes §943.326 F.S.; provides definitions for terms used in Rule 11D-12.004 due to the implementation of §943.327 F.S.; establishes funding criteria and procedures for the Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Grant Program due to the implementation of §943.327 F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

943.03(4), 943.326(4)(d), FS.

LAW:

943.326(3), 943.326(4), FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/4/2025 Vol. 51/66

COMMENTS:

From 4/4/2025 To 4/25/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

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