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An Act Relative to Juvenile Detention and Release — DNA Sample Exception (HB 158, Acts 2019, No. 147, 2019)

August 1, 2019

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Primarily a juvenile detention/release bill; enacted R.S. 15:609(A)(3), providing that a peace officer who elects to counsel and release a child under Children's Code Article 814 is not required to draw or take a DNA sample from the child. Passed House 99-0, Senate 37-1.

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State
Louisiana
Bill Number
HB 158
Legislation Status
Enacted

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