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An Act Relative to the Drawing or Taking of DNA Samples (SB 678, Acts 2010, No. 213, 2010)

August 15, 2010

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Enacted R.S. 15:609(J), authorizing a court, on ex parte motion of the investigating law enforcement agency, the warden/administrator of the booking or correctional facility, or the prosecuting attorney, to order a person to produce a DNA sample when a sample was not drawn, or was drawn but destroyed, tainted, or failed to generate a full DNA profile.

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State
Louisiana
Bill Number
SB 678
Legislation Status
Enacted

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