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IN SB0118
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Zakas
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the superintendent of the state police to investigate persons genetically related to an individual whose DNA profile is stored in the Indiana DNA database when a partial DNA match is found during a criminal investigation
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Applies when DNA analysis does not show an exact match but indicates the sample closely matches a stored profile, suggesting a genetic relative may be a suspect (familial DNA searching)
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Requires any such investigation to comply with Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) guidelines established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Effective date of July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Use of DNA evidence.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/7/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/7/2013
Full Bill Text
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