# 28 CFR § 28.11: Definitions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 28.11
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > PART 28—DNA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM > Subpart B—DNA Sample Collection, Analysis, and Indexing

## Text

DNA analysis means analysis of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification information in a bodily sample.
DNA sample means a tissue, fluid, or other bodily sample of an individual on which a DNA analysis can be carried out.

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 28.1 § 28.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.2 § 28.2 Determination of offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.2.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.11 § 28.11 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.12 § 28.12 Collection of DNA samples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.12.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.13 § 28.13 Analysis and indexing of DNA samples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.13.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.21 § 28.21 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.21.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.22 § 28.22 The requirement to preserve biological evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.22.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.23 § 28.23 Evidence subject to the preservation requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.23.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.24 § 28.24 Exceptions based on the results of judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.24.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.25 § 28.25 Exceptions based on a defendant's conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.25.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.26 § 28.26 Exceptions based on the nature of the evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.26.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.27 § 28.27 Non-preemption of other requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.27.md)
- [28 CFR § 28.28 § 28.28 Sanctions for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-28.28.md)

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