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An Act Establishing Delaware’s Forensic DNA Database Program (HB 318, 69 Del. Laws, c. 249, 1994)

June 16, 1994

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Created Delaware's forensic DNA program by adding § 4713 to Title 29; made DNA comparisons admissible, required blood samples from persons convicted of sex/violent crimes, established the database with confidentiality protections and expungement upon reversal; added 11 Del. C. § 3515 on DNA admissibility.

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State
Delaware
Bill Number
HB 318
Legislation Status
Enacted

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