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AR SB526
Bill
Status
4/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jim Petty
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement officials at receiving criminal detention facilities shall take DNA samples from all persons arrested for any felony offense.
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DNA samples taken using Rapid DNA technology shall not be retained or stored after completion of the Rapid DNA identification process.
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Fingerprints and photographs shall be taken immediately following arrest for felony offenses at the receiving criminal detention facility.
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Law enforcement officials shall not take fingerprints if the arrest is for a probation violation or if fingerprints are already on file with the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
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Bill approved April 12, 2023.
Legislative Description
Concerning The Taking Of A Dna Sample For A Person Arrested For A Felony; And To Clarify The Retention Of A Dna Sample For A Person Arrested For A Felony.
Last Action
Notification that SB526 is now Act 785
4/12/2023