Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Forensic Science
Board
Forensic Science Board
 
chapter
DNA Data Bank Regulations [6 VAC 40 ‑ 60]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description New regulation that establishes the processes of obtaining information from the data bank, and of verification and authorization of persons requesting information from the data bank.
State Authority Virginia Code ยง 19.2-310.5 (See 2005 Virginia Acts C. 868 )
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Amy Jenkins  / Department Counsel
Address: 700 North 5th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-6848    FAX: (804)786-6857    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory Requirement Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-60 Fast-Track Comment period is underway and will end on 04/24/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amending DNA Data Bank Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/23/2015.
Promulgate new regulation governing the Virginia DNA data bank. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2012.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 0060 Amending DNA Data Bank Regulations per Statutory Change 2015
DNA Data Bank Regulations Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/14/2010 after the comment period had ended.
Regulations for Obtaining Information from the Virginia DNA data bank and procedures for verification and authorization of persons requesting information from the DNA data bank.
Regulations For Obtaining Information From the Virginia DNA Databank And Procedures For Verification And Authorization Of Persons Requesting Information From the Virginia DNA Databank. Proposed Stage withdrawn on 11/02/2007 before DPB completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
5/25/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/30/2017 Agency Completed Retain As Is