The United States national DNA database, created and maintained by the FBI, enabling law enforcement to compare DNA profiles across local, state and national levels to assist criminal investigations, including cold cases. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Institution TypeSourced to the subject's own account Founded YearSourced to the subject's own accountThe year the national index tier of CODIS became operational. HeadquartersSourced to the subject's own accountWashington, D.C., United States 1 Institution Type
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CODIS is the national database infrastructure built on DNA profiling.
Source Wikipedia: Combined DNA Index System
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The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) is the United States national DNA database created and maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Associated With: DNA Profiling
View the SourceFrequently Asked Questions
Does CODIS store actual DNA samples or personal identifying information?
No. CODIS stores only numerical DNA profiles derived from a set of genetic markers, a submitting agency identifier and a specimen number. It carries no names or personal identifiers, and physical DNA samples are retained separately by individual laboratories.
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