AR SB626

Expands DNA sample collection requirements to include all felony offenses upon arrest at a criminal detention facility, rather than limiting collection to specific felonies (capital murder, first-degree murder, kidnapping, rape, and first and second-degree sexual assault).

Allows persons to request removal and destruction of their DNA record and sample from the State DNA Data Base and State DNA Data Bank if their arrest resulted in acquittal, dismissal, nolle prosequi, successful completion of a diversion program, conviction of a Class B or C misdemeanor, or if no charge was filed within one year of arrest.

Prohibits removal and destruction of DNA records and samples if the person has a prior felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction, or a pending charge for which DNA collection is authorized under Arkansas law.

Requires the State Crime Laboratory to request purging of the person's DNA record from the National DNA Index System when removal and destruction occurs.