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An Act Restructuring Delaware’s Forensic Science Administration (SB 241, 79 Del. Laws, c. 265, 2014)

June 24, 2014

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Administrative restructuring: abolished the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, created the Division of Forensic Science within DSHS and a Commission on Forensic Science, and updated § 4713 references. DNA collection requirements unchanged.

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State
Delaware
Bill Number
SB 241
Legislation Status
Enacted

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