DNA Law, Submissions & TBI Contacts

Under Tennessee law, arresting agencies must collect DNA from those charged with certain violent crimes with a buccal kit, which are available from the TBI Crime Lab. To order kits, email TBI.CODIS@tbi.tn.gov, or call 24 hours in advance of pickup to ensure the order is filled.

FOR GENERAL CODIS DATABASE QUESTIONS, INCLUDING ARRESTEE SAMPLES, CONVICTED OFFENDER SAMPLES, AND SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY SAMPLES:
(731) 426-6083
TBI.CODIS@tbi.tn.gov

FOR QUESTIONS RELATED TO EXPUNGEMENTS AND CODIS ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES:

  • Andrea Parsons, CODIS Technician, (615) 744-4309
  • Mark Gutknecht, CODIS Technician, (615) 744-4261
  • Kendall Stoner, CODIS Supervisor/Administrator, (615) 744-4291

FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING LAWFULLY-OWED DNA SAMPLES: