This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
April 8, 2026
Requires that when unidentified human remains are held more than 45 days, the State Medical Examiner’s office use forensic genetic…
July 1, 2015
Renamed the state laboratory to the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory.
July 1, 2006
Added CODIS participation and a good-faith clause.
July 1, 2001
Added ‘blood’ and ‘biological sample’ terminology and a 5-day registrant requirement.
July 1, 2000
Created § 45-33-37; established the Mississippi DNA system and the blood-sample collection mandate.