Idaho § 19-5508 - Additional samples authorized
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-5508 — Additional samples authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-5508. Additional samples authorized
Whenever the bureau of forensic services notifies the department of correction or other responsible agency that a DNA sample or thumbprint impression is not adequate for any reason, the department of correction or other custodial agency shall draw or take additional samples and impressions as necessary to satisfy the requirements of this chapter, and transmit such samples and impressions to the bureau of forensic services.
[19-5508, added 1997, ch. 120, sec. 1, p. 346.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-5508
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-5508 cover?
Section 19-5508 ("Additional samples authorized") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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