Arkansas § 12-12-1105 - State DNA Data Base.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1105 — State DNA Data Base., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-12-1105. State DNA Data Base.
There is established the State DNA Data Base. The State Crime Laboratory shall administer the data base and provide DNA records to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for storage and maintenance in CODIS. The data base shall have the capability provided by computer software and procedures administered by the laboratory to store and maintain DNA records related to: Crime scene evidence and forensic casework; Convicted offenders and juveniles adjudicated delinquent who are required to provide a DNA sample under this subchapter; Offenders who were required to provide a DNA sample under former § 12-12-1101 et seq.; Anonymous DNA records used for forensic validation, quality control, or establishment of a population statistics database; Unidentified persons or body parts; Missing persons and biological relatives of missing persons; Persons arrested for a felony offense who are required to provide a DNA sample under § 12-12-1006; and Juveniles adjudicated delinquent who are required to provide a DNA sample under § 9-27-357.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-12-1105
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1105 cover?
Section 12-12-1105 ("State DNA Data Base.") 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 § 12-12-1105?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1105" (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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How does Arkansas § 12-12-1105 apply to my situation?
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