This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
May 26, 2023
Attorney General / State Police rules administering the DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994 (N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.17 et seq.). Seven…
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-based DNA collection in New Jersey. Amended N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.20 to require every person (and juvenile) arrested for the…
September 22, 2003
Expanded New Jersey DNA collection from enumerated offenses to all indictable crimes: amended N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.20 to require a biological sample…
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
Amended the DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994 to extend DNA collection, on or after January 1, 1998, to…
October 31, 1994
Established New Jersey’s DNA database and databank by enacting the DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994 (N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.17 et…