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Ley del Banco de Datos de ADN de Puerto Rico (P. de la C. 1637, Ley 175-1998, 1998)

July 24, 1998

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Created the Puerto Rico DNA databank (34 L.P.R.A. §§ 4001-4012), administered by the Instituto de Ciencias Forenses, with mandatory collection from persons convicted of enumerated felonies.

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Puerto Rico
Bill Number
P. de la C. 1637
Legislation Status
Enacted

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