South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)RegulationsForensic DNA Regulations, 20157. DNA examinations conducted at the Forensic Science Laboratories |
| (1) | Forensic DNA examinations must be performed in accordance with the Quality Management System of the Forensic Science Laboratory, based on IS017025. |
| (2) | The Forensic Science Laboratory must perform forensic DNA examination on all cases and buccal samples received at the laboratory. |
| (3) | DNA casework with fixed court dates and with known suspects must be prioritised and completed within the timeframe as agreed upon by the prosecutor. |
| (4) | Cases which have been identified where a serial offender is involved or where an offender is involved in multiple offences, must be prioritised by the Forensic Science Laboratory and completed within 30 days after receiving confirmation of DNA reference samples or confirmation that the cases are linked. The Head: Forensic Science Laboratory must implement monitoring measures to ensure compliance thereto. |
| (5) | The Forensic Science Laboratory must ensure that forensic DNA profiles are submitted for loading onto the NFDD or a similar system within 30 days after receipt of the sample at the Forensic Science Laboratory. |
| (6) | All DNA casework must be examined and completed within the target dates as established by the authorised officer. |