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VA: An Act Relating to DNA Analysis for Persons Arrested for Capital Murder (SB 579, Ch. 182, 2006 Acts of Assembly)

March 23, 2006

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Amended and reenacted § 19.2-310.2:1 of the Code of Virginia to add § 18.2-31 (capital murder) to the list of triggering offenses, requiring DNA collection upon arrest for capital murder or attempted capital murder. Approved March 23, 2006.

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State
Virginia
Bill Number
SB 579
Legislation Status
Enacted

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