IA: An Act Establishing Iowa’s All-Felon DNA Collection Mandate (HF 713, 2005 Acts, Ch. 158, 2005)

July 1, 2005

Created Iowa's DNA database program by enacting Iowa Code Chapter 81, establishing the state DNA database and data bank under the Division of Criminal Investigation with an all-felon collection standard: any person who receives a deferred judgment for or is convicted of any felony must submit a DNA sample under § 81.4, along with juveniles adjudicated delinquent for qualifying offenses and persons found not guilty by reason of insanity. 2005 Acts, Ch. 158 (HF 713); DNA-profiling provisions effective on enactment.