State DNA Database Statutes
The use of forensic DNA is governed partially by State statutes. DNA database statutes determine who must submit a DNA sample for inclusion in the databases.
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Short Summaries of DNA Database Statutes. DNAResources.com provides a short, up-to-date, alphabetic list of DNA database expansion legislation listed by State. View the summary of DNA database expansion legislation by year.
State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who Must Provide Sample.The National Conference of State Legislators provides a table summarizing the qualifying offenses for DNA collect.
