ID H0443

Modifies the bureau's authority regarding latent fingerprints by replacing language about conducting crime scene investigations with specific authority to process latent fingerprints from crime scenes, evidence, and law enforcement agencies through the automated fingerprint identification system for prospective identification.

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain fingerprints from persons arrested for retainable offenses, with flexibility to contract with jails or correctional facilities to perform the fingerprinting.

Establishes that courts must order fingerprinting upon notice from the prosecuting attorney when a person appears for a felony summons or information if not previously fingerprinted for that offense, or when convicted if not previously fingerprinted.

Requires the bureau to confirm the identity of fingerprinted persons within five working days, with provisions for emergency situations requiring immediate identification and procedures for addressing illegible fingerprints.

Allows persons arrested or served a criminal summons to request expungement of fingerprint and criminal history records if not charged within one year or if acquitted of all offenses arising from the arrest or summons.