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South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)

Chapter 5B : Establishment, Administration and Maintenance of National Forensic DNA Database of South Africa

15H. Crime Scene Index

 

(1) The Crime Scene Index must contain the relevant forensic DNA profiles derived by means of forensic DNA analysis, from samples that are found and collected, including at a crime scene—
(a) at any place where an offence was or is reasonably suspected of having been committed;
(b) on or in the body of the victim or suspect which may be used to identify DNA left by that person who was in contact with that person during the commission of the offence; or
(c) on anything worn or carried by the victim or suspect at the time when an offence was, or is reasonably suspected of having been committed.

 

(2) The authorised officer must ensure the safe and secure storage of crime scene samples, which samples must be kept indefinitely.

 

[Section 15H inserted by section 6 of Act No. 37 of 2013]