Iowa Code § 81.4

Collecting, submitting, analyzing, identifying, and storing DNA samples and DNA
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records. 1. The division of criminal investigation shall adopt rules for the collection, submission, analysis, identification, storage, and disposition of DNA records. 2. A supervising agency having control, custody, or jurisdiction over a person shall collect aDNA sample from a person required tosubmit a DNA sample. The supervising agency shall collect a DNA sample, upon admittance to the pertinent institution or facility, of the person required to submit a DNA sample or at a determined date and time set by the supervising agency. Ifa person required to submit a DNA sample isconfined at the time a DNA sample is required, the person shall submit a DNA sample as soon as practicable. Ifa person required tosubmit a DNA sample is not confinedafter the person is required to submit a DNA sample, the supervising agency shall determine the date and time to collect the DNA sample. 3. A person requiredto submit aDNA samplewho refusesto submit a DNA samplemay be subject to contempt proceedings pursuant tochapter 665 until the DNA sample is submitted. 4. The division of criminal investigation shall conduct DNA profiling on a DNA sample or may contract with a private entity to conduct the DNA profiling.

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