MS SB2252

Amends Mississippi's Katie's Law (Section 45-47-1) to revise procedures for expunging DNA records and destroying biological samples collected from individuals arrested for violent crimes

Renames references from "Mississippi Crime Lab" to "Mississippi Forensic Laboratory" throughout the statute

Allows individuals to request expunction of their DNA records if: charges are dismissed, conviction is reversed and case dismissed, defendant is acquitted or convicted of a lesser non-qualifying misdemeanor, no charges filed within statute of limitations, or no conviction occurs within 3 years of arrest with no active prosecution

Prohibits destruction of biological samples that could serve as evidence relating to another person

Specifies that identifications, warrants, or arrests based on database matches remain valid even if there is a failure or delay in expunging records

Effective date: July 1, 2016