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DNA Database Act of 2010 (HB 1403, S.L. 2010-94, 2010)

July 15, 2010

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Section 4 created G.S. 15A-266.3A, establishing arrest-based DNA collection for the first time in NC; required cheek-swab collection at arrest (or at probable cause determination) for a list of serious offenses.

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North Carolina
Bill Number
HB 1403
Legislation Status
Enacted

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