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IA: DNA Database (Iowa Admin. Code ch. 661-156)

August 12, 2026

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Department of Public Safety rules implementing Iowa Code ch. 81. Establishes a DNA database within the Division of Criminal Investigation criminalistics laboratory and governs collection, submission, analysis, identification, storage and disposition of DNA records, including expungement. Scope limit: rule 661-156.1 states these rules do NOT apply to DNA samples gathered as evidence in criminal investigations - they govern the offender database only.

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About This Legislation

State
Iowa
Citation
Iowa Admin. Code ch. 661-156 (rules 661-156.1(81) to 661-156.9(81))
Regulatory Status
In effect - took effect 8/12/2026; chapter rescission date 8/12/2031
Issuing Agency
Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation

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