South Carolina § 17-7-25 - Autopsy on unidentified body; preservation of DNA samples.
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§ 17-7-25. Autopsy on unidentified body; preservation of DNA samples.
A coroner performing an autopsy on an unidentified body must obtain tissue and fluid samples suitable for DNA identification, typing, and testing. The samples must be transmitted to the State Law Enforcement Division.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 3.D, eff October 21, 2008.
Editor's Note
2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 3.A provides as follows:
"This SECTION may be referred to and cited as the 'Unidentified Human Remains DNA Database Act'."
2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 7 provides as follows:
"The provisions of Section 17-28-350 become effective upon the signature of the Governor. All other provisions become effective January 1, 2009. The enactment of these provisions prior to the effective date indicates the intent of the General Assembly that statewide laws or practices shall exist to ensure additional procedures for post-conviction DNA testing, and proper preservation of biological evidence connected to murder, rape, and nonnegligent homicide in order that application for available federal funds shall be made by the appropriate agencies and considered by the appropriate federal agencies prior to the effective date."
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 17-7-25 cover?
Section 17-7-25 ("Autopsy on unidentified body; preservation of DNA samples.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South 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.
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