MS SB2568

Amends "Katie's Law" (Section 45-47-1) to allow DNA samples and database records to be destroyed upon motion by either party or sua sponte by the court under specified conditions.

DNA samples may be destroyed if the charge is dismissed, defendant is acquitted or convicted of a non-qualifying misdemeanor, no charge is filed within statute of limitations, or three years have passed since arrest with no active prosecution and no conviction.

Changes references from "Mississippi Crime Lab" to "Mississippi Forensics Lab" throughout the statute.

Authorizes creation of a second county judge position for Lee County, designated as "Place Two," to be elected in November 2018 with term beginning January 2019.

The senior county judge by tenure (or by Mississippi Bar membership if tenure is equal) retains the authority to assign causes, terms, and dockets; both judges have equal powers and compensation.