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2011 SESSION
SB 1197 DNA data bank; modifies entities to which Department of Forensic Science may release information.
Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
DNA data bank. Modifies the entities to which the Department of Forensic Science may release information from the DNA data bank to include attorneys for the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and adds that such information may be released to further a prosecution, not just an investigation as under current law. This bill is identical to HB 2281.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
DNA data bank. Modifies the entities to which the Department of Forensic Science may release information from the DNA data bank and adds that information may be released to further a prosecution, not just an investigation as under current law.