This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
June 7, 2019
Added arrestee collection for child pornography offenses (endangering welfare of a child — possession/production/distribution). Effective June 7, 2019.
January 19, 2016
Expanded collection to specified disorderly-persons offenses (domestic violence assault, prostitution, drug offenses requiring fingerprinting). Effective January 19, 2016.
August 18, 2011
Added pre-conviction arrestee collection for certain violent crimes. Effective August 18, 2011.
September 22, 2003
Expanded DNA collection to all crimes (any indictable offense); amended and supplemented P.L. 1994, c. 136.
September 13, 2000
Expanded DNA collection to murder, manslaughter, second-degree aggravated assault, kidnapping, luring/enticing a child, and endangering the welfare of children. Effective…
January 12, 1998
Expanded DNA collection to juveniles adjudicated delinquent for sex offenses and to insanity acquittees. Effective January 12, 1998.
October 31, 1994
Created the New Jersey DNA database; required DNA samples from adults convicted of sex offenses.