§ 2A.89. IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS' DNA BILL OF RIGHTS.


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  • (a) By not later than March 1, 2011, the Chief of Police or designee shall develop and implement procedures for collecting and testing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) evidence in sexual assault cases, and providing information and notices to sexual assault victims as provided in the California Sexual Assault Victims' DNA Bill of Rights, California Penal Code Section 680. The procedures shall include the following time goals: (1) collect a DNA "rape kit" from a healthcare provider within not more than 72 hours of notification from a health provider; and (2) test DNA evidence obtained from a healthcare provider within not more than fourteen days of receipt. The procedures shall also include timeframes for testing any DNA evidence from a sexual assault crime scene. For purposes of this Section, testing DNA evidence shall include conducting an examination of the DNA evidence, developing a potential suspect profile, and uploading any profile obtained from the evidence to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
    (b) Accompanying the Mayor's budget submissions, for fiscal year 2011-2012 and continuing, the Police Department shall report on its performance in meeting the goals established by this Section.
    (c) It shall be the policy of the City and County of San Francisco to appropriate sufficient funds each fiscal year for the Police Department to maintain the personnel and other resources necessary to ensure timely collection and testing of DNA evidence in sexual assault cases.
    (Added by Ord. 317-10, File No. 101349, App. 12/21/2010)