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US: Collection of DNA Samples (28 C.F.R. 28.12)

April 8, 2020

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Core federal collection rule. Each federal agency that arrests or detains individuals, or supervises persons facing charges, must collect DNA from arrestees, persons facing charges, convicted persons and detained non-U.S. persons. The Bureau of Prisons collects from federal and military convicts in custody and from persons convicted of qualifying D.C. offenses.

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About This Legislation

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United States (Federal)
Citation
28 C.F.R. 28.12
Regulatory Status
In effect (current eCFR)
Issuing Agency
U.S. Department of Justice

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