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An Act Authorizing Pre-Conviction DNA Collection From Violent Crime Arrestees (SB 211, Ch. 337, 2008)

January 1, 2009

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The major expansion upheld in Maryland v. King (2013); authorized DNA collection from people arrested (not yet convicted) for crimes of violence and burglary, allowing pre-conviction CODIS entry. Effective January 1, 2009.

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State
Maryland
Bill Number
SB 211
Legislation Status
Enacted

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