Louisiana § RS 15:605 - State DNA data base
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:605 — State DNA data base, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:605. State DNA data base
There is hereby established the state DNA data base. It shall be administered by the state police and provide DNA records to the FBI for storage and maintenance by CODIS. The state DNA data base shall have the capability provided by computer software and procedures administered by the state police to store and maintain DNA records related to:
(1) Forensic casework.
(2) Offenders required to provide a DNA sample under this Chapter.
(3) Anonymous DNA records used for research or quality control.
Acts 1997, No. 737, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; H.C.R. No. 40, 1999 R.S., eff. June 21, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:605
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:605 cover?
Section RS 15:605 ("State DNA data base") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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