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GA SB77
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
- Requires DNA sample collection from any individual indicted for a "serious offense," which includes serious violent felonies, aggravated assault, burglary, robbery, sexual offenses, child molestation, and other specified felonies
- Makes providing a DNA sample a mandatory condition of bail or pretrial release, with the sample due to the arresting law enforcement agency within 10 days of the arraignment date; failure to comply constitutes a bond violation subject to forfeiture
- Expands grounds for expungement of DNA profiles from the state data bank to include acquittal, reduction of charges to misdemeanors, dead docketing for more than 12 months, or dismissal of charges by the prosecuting attorney
- Requires clerks of court to submit expungement-related documentation to the GBI within 30 days of a qualifying event, and allows individuals to submit certified copies directly if the clerk fails to do so
- Contains a contingent effective date, taking effect only if the General Assembly specifically appropriates funds for its implementation
Legislative Description
DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; provide for analysis and collection of DNA for individuals arrested and convicted of felony offenses
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/7/2016
Full Bill Text
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