New Mexico § 29-3-10 - DNA collection from persons arrested
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-3-10 — DNA collection from persons arrested, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-3-10. DNA collection from persons arrested
A. A person eighteen years of age or over who is arrested for the commission of a
felony under the laws of this state or any other jurisdiction shall provide a DNA
sample to jail or detention facility personnel upon booking. A sample is not required if it is determined that a sample has previously been taken,
is in the possession of the administrative center, has not been expunged pursuant
to the DNA Identification Act and is sufficient for DNA identification testing. B. Jail or detention facility personnel who collect samples pursuant to this section
shall forward the samples to the administrative center. A sample shall not be analyzed and shall be destroyed unless one of the following
conditions has been met: (1) the arrest was made upon an arrest warrant for a felony; (2) the defendant has appeared before a judge or magistrate who made a finding that
there was probable cause for the arrest; or (3) the defendant posted bond or was released prior to appearing before a judge or
magistrate and then failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. C. Samples shall be collected in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the
DNA oversight committee, shall be subject to the confidentiality and penalty provisions
of the DNA Identification Act and shall be used only as authorized by that act. D. As used in this section: (1) “ administrative center ” means the law enforcement agency or unit that administers and operates the DNA identification
system pursuant to the provisions of the DNA Identification Act; (2) “ DNA ” means deoxyribonucleic acid; and (3) “ sample ” means a sample of biological material that is sufficient for DNA testing.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 29-3-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-3-10 cover?
Section 29-3-10 ("DNA collection from persons arrested") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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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