Iowa § 81.2 - 81.2 Persons required to submit a DNA sample.
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§ 81.2. 81.2 Persons required to submit a DNA sample.
1. A person who receives a deferred judgment for a felony or against whom a judgment or conviction for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor has been entered shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4. 2. A person determined to be a sexually violent predator pursuant to chapter 229A shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4 prior to discharge or placement in a transitional release program. 3. A person found not guilty by reason of insanity of an offense that requires DNA profiling shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4 as part of the person’s treatment management program. 4. A juvenile adjudicated delinquent of an offense that requires DNA profiling of an adult offender shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4 as part of the disposition of the juvenile’s case. 5. An offender placed on probation shall immediately report to the judicial district department of correctional services after sentencing so it can be determined if the offender has been convicted of an offense requiring DNA profiling. If it is determined by the judicial district that DNA profiling is required, the offender shall immediately submit a DNA sample. 6. A person required to register as a sex offender shall submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4. 2005 Acts, ch 158, §2, 19; 2007 Acts, ch 38, §4; 2013 Acts, ch 107, §2, 5 Referred to in §81.1, 232.52, 901.5 Wed Dec 10 22:30:28 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 81.2 (21, 0)
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