Pennsylvania § 2312 - State DNA Data Base.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2312 — State DNA Data Base., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2312. State DNA Data Base.
A Statewide DNA Data Base is reestablished within the State Police to store forensic DNA profiles and records developed by or submitted to the State Police under the former DNA Act, the former provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47 (relating to DNA data and testing) or this chapter, and to contribute forensic DNA profiles and records to CODIS, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and the national DNA identification index system. The State DNA Data Base shall have the capability provided by computer software and procedures administered by the State Police to store and maintain forensic DNA profiles and records related to:
(1) forensic casework;
(2) convicted or delinquency adjudicated offenders required to provide a DNA sample under this chapter;
(3) anonymous DNA records used for statistical research on the frequency of DNA genotypes, quality control or the development of new DNA identification methods; and
(4) missing persons and unidentified decedents.
(Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.896, No.147, eff. 360 days; Feb. 3, 2022, P.L.16, No.4, eff. 60 days)
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 7 of Act 4 of 2022 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to Pennsylvania State Police.
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2312 cover?
Section 2312 ("State DNA Data Base.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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