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An Act Extending DNA Collection to Certain Felony Probationers (HB 314, Ga. L. 2007, p. 408, 2007)

July 1, 2007

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First expansion of collection beyond incarceration to include certain felony probationers (crimes against persons, sex offenses, burglary, robbery, armed robbery, obstruction, dangerous instrumentalities, controlled substances). Upheld in Quarterman v. State, 282 Ga. 383 (2007). Effective July 1, 2007.

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State
Georgia
Bill Number
HB 314
Legislation Status
Enacted

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