April 17, 1992
Georgia's original DNA database statute. Required blood samples for DNA analysis from persons convicted of enumerated sex offenses — rape, sodomy and aggravated sodomy, statutory rape, child molestation and aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, bestiality, necrophilia, and incest. Established the GBI's DNA data bank, set procedures for sample collection and analysis, authorized law enforcement sharing of profiles, created criminal penalties for unauthorized use, and provided for expungement upon reversal of conviction. Approved April 17, 1992.