MS SB2693

Expands DNA sample collection requirement to all persons arrested for any felony (previously limited to crimes of violence as defined in Section 97-3-2).

DNA samples shall be destroyed and deleted from the state database only upon receipt of an expungement request from the person whose DNA is in the database.

Samples may be destroyed if the charge is dismissed, defendant is acquitted or convicted of a lesser-included misdemeanor, no charge is filed within statute of limitations, or no conviction occurs after three years with no active prosecution.

Establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized dissemination or use of DNA database information, ranging from fines up to $1,000 and jail time up to six months for misdemeanors, or up to two years in the Department of Corrections for felony unauthorized sample collection.

Allows defendants to file a motion with the court to seek destruction of DNA samples and deletion of related information from records.