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DNA Evidence: CODIS Hit Outcome Project (SB 1079, 2015-2016 Session)

March 28, 2016

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Would have added Penal Code § 295.3, establishing the CODIS Hit Outcome Project (CHOP) database administered by the Department of Justice, and required every laboratory participating in CODIS to enter specified data upon notification of a CODIS hit.

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State
California
Bill Number
SB 1079
Legislation Status
Did not pass

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