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2002 SESSION

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SB 633 DNA profile; admissible in criminal proceeding.

Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

DNA testing. Removes provision that prohibits inclusion of blood samples and results of analysis of the samples submitted to the Division of Forensic Science in the DNA data bank established by the Division.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

DNA testing. Provides that legally acquired DNA samples obtained in a criminal investigation can be used by law-enforcement officials for comparison with evidence obtained in other, unsolved crimes.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

DNA testing. Provides that legally acquired DNA samples obtained in a criminal investigation can be used by law-enforcement officials for comparison with evidence obtained in other, unsolved crimes.