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DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act (Act 14 of 1995, P.L. 1009, No. 14, 1995)

May 28, 1995

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Foundational statute; created the State DNA Data Base, State DNA Data Bank, and the collection mandate (§ 306, predecessor of § 2316); required DNA from persons convicted of felony sex offenses. P.L. 1009, No. 14.

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