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OK: An Act Amending the OSBI DNA Statute (SB 646, Laws 2005, c. 441, 2005)

Core Database Legislation

Expanded offender DNA collection to all felonies: amended 22 O.S. § 991a to require every person convicted of a felony (rather than only enumerated offenses) to submit to DNA testing; extended the $150 DNA fee (20 O.S. § 1313.2) to every felony conviction, earmarked for the OSBI DNA laboratory and database; and amended 74 O.S. §§ 150.27, 150.27a to rename the database the OSBI Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Database, authorize secondary indexes (forensic/unknown, suspect, convicted-offender, and missing-persons/unidentified-remains), and allow retention of specimens taken in good faith despite technical noncompliance. Laws 2005, c. 441. Effective January 1, 2006.

About This Legislation

State
Oklahoma
Bill Number
SB 646
Legislation Status
Enacted