Arkansas § 12-12-1102 - Purpose.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1102 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-12-1102. Purpose.
The General Assembly finds and declares that: DNA data banks are an important tool in: Criminal investigations; The exclusion of individuals who are the subjects of criminal investigations or prosecutions; and Deterring and detecting recidivist acts; Several states have enacted laws requiring persons convicted of certain crimes, especially sexual offenses, to provide genetic samples for DNA profiling; Moreover, it is the policy of this state to assist federal, state, and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the identification and detection of individuals in criminal investigations; and It is therefore in the best interest of the State of Arkansas to establish a DNA data base and a DNA data bank containing DNA samples submitted by individuals convicted of sex offenses and violent offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-12-1102
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1102 cover?
Section 12-12-1102 ("Purpose.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 12-12-1102?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1102" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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