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HB 2065 D N A samples; taken of those convicted of sexual battery when victim is a minor.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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DNA samples taken at arrest and upon conviction. Expands the scope of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) collection to provide that every person convicted of a violation of (i) § 18.2-67.4 (sexual battery), (ii) § 18.2-67.4:2 (sexual abuse of a child 13 years of age or older but under 15), (iii) subsection C of § 18.2-67.5 (attempt to commit sexual battery), (iv) § 18.2-130 (peeping), or (v) § 18.2-370.6 (penetrating the mouth of a child under 13 with the tongue) shall have a sample of his blood, saliva, or tissue taken for DNA analysis. The bill also provides that the Department of Forensic Science may include the identification characteristics of an individual's DNA profile in the DNA data bank when ordered by a circuit court pursuant to a lawful plea agreement.


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