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Concerning a Requirement for the Genetic Testing of Certain Criminal Offenders (SB 00-121, Ch. 268, 2000)

May 26, 2000

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Created § 16-11-102.3, Colorado's original DNA database statute; required blood-sample collection and CBI testing from offenders convicted of sex offenses, crimes of violence, and other enumerated felonies; applied retroactively to those in custody as of July 1, 2000; created § 16-11-401.5 (genetic testing prior to execution).

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Colorado
Bill Number
SB 00-121
Legislation Status
Enacted

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