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VA: An Act Amending DNA Sample Requirements for Violent Felony Arrests (HB 821, Ch. 87, 2020)

March 3, 2020

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Amended § 19.2-310.2:1 to add capital murder (§ 18.2-31) to the enumerated offenses for which an arrested person must provide a saliva or tissue DNA sample after a probable-cause determination and before release, and updated references from the 'Division' to the 'Department' of Forensic Science. Ch. 87; approved March 3, 2020.

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State
Virginia
Bill Number
HB 821
Legislation Status
Enacted

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