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An Act Adding Arrestees to Rhode Island’s DNA Database (S 2101, P.L. 2014, ch. 176, 2014)

June 24, 2014

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Amended § 12-1.5-4 to add 'individuals arrested for any crime of violence' as a database category, in addition to convicted felony offenders. Effective July 1, 2015.

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State
Rhode Island
Bill Number
S 2101
Legislation Status
Enacted

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