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PA: DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act (37 Pa. Code ch. 58)
June 23, 2001
Core Database
Regulation
Pennsylvania State Police statement of policy under the DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act (35 P.S. 7651.101-7651.1102). Ten sections cover definitions, authority of law enforcement officers, limitation on liability, reasonable use of force, confidentiality of records, procedures for collecting, receiving and processing DNA samples in the database laboratory, access to data and information, prohibition on disclosure, criminal penalties and civil actions, followed by a Forms part.
About This Legislation
Citation
37 Pa. Code ch. 58 (sections 58.1-58.5, 58.21-58.25, plus Forms)
Regulatory Status
In effect (statement of policy)
Issuing Agency
Pennsylvania State Police