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IN SB0061
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Zakas
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AI Summary
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Juvenile courts must order DNA sample collection from children adjudicated delinquent for acts that would constitute burglary, residential entry, crimes of violence, or sex offenses if committed by an adult
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DNA samples must be provided to either the supervising agency or the county sheriff, who must follow state police guidelines for collection and handling
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Adds "certain delinquent children" as a new category in Indiana's DNA database alongside convicted criminals, felony arrestees, and crime scene specimens
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Children and their parents/guardians must be informed of their right to request DNA removal from the database if the adjudication is reversed and case dismissed
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Tampering with DNA samples collected from juveniles under this law constitutes a Level 6 felony
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Effective date: July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Juvenile DNA collection. Requires a juvenile court to order a child found to be a delinquent child for the commission of an act that, if committed by an adult, would be: (1) burglary; (2) residential entry; (3) a crime of violence; or (4) a sex offense; to provide a DNA sample to the agency having supervision of the child or to the county sheriff. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/3/2018