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AR: An Act Extending DNA Collection to Class A Misdemeanor Arrests (HB 1696, Act 962 of 2021, 2021)

April 27, 2021

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Amended A.C.A. § 12-12-1006 to extend fingerprinting, photographing, and DNA sample collection to persons arrested for a Class A misdemeanor, in addition to the existing felony-arrest mandate. 93rd General Assembly, Regular Session, 2021; approved April 27, 2021.

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State
Arkansas
Bill Number
HB 1696
Legislation Status
Enacted

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