North Carolina § 15A-266 - 1. Policy.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-266 — 1. Policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15A-266. 1. Policy.
It is the policy of the State to assist federal, State, and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the identification, detection, or exclusion of individuals who are subjects of the investigation or prosecution of felonies or violent crimes against the person. Identification, detection, and exclusion are facilitated by the analysis of biological evidence that is often left by the perpetrator or is recovered from the crime scene. The analysis of biological evidence can also be used to identify missing persons and victims of mass disasters. History (1993, c. 401, s. 1; 2003-376, s. 1; 2009-203, s. 1.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2009-203, s. 1, effective December 1, 2009, substituted "are facilitated" for "is facilitated" in the second sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 15A-266
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-266 cover?
Section 15A-266 ("1. Policy.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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 North Carolina § 15A-266?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 15A-266 apply to my situation?
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