This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
October 23, 2008
Most sweeping expansion; shifted collection from conviction to custodial arrest for felonies and certain offenses; added missing-persons and unidentified-remains provisions;…
May 12, 2004
Major expansion; required DNA from all persons convicted or adjudicated delinquent for any felony or any offense punishable by 5+…
August 31, 2001
Amended § 23-3-620 to require persons convicted of second-degree burglary to submit a DNA sample. Signed August 31, 2001.
August 18, 2000
Amended § 23-3-620 to expand the list of offenders required to submit samples; required SLED to begin collecting no later…
June 29, 1994
Created the State DNA Database in SLED (§§ 23-3-600 to 23-3-700), embedded in Part II of the General Appropriations Bill.…