MS SB2231

Expands mandatory DNA sample collection from persons arrested for "crimes of violence" to all persons arrested for any felony upon booking at jail or detention facilities

Changes DNA sample destruction process to require the individual to submit an expungement request rather than allowing court-initiated or party-motion-based destruction

DNA samples must be destroyed and database records deleted upon expungement request if: charges are dismissed, defendant is acquitted or convicted only of a non-qualifying misdemeanor, no charges filed within statute of limitations, or no conviction after 3+ years with no active prosecution

Samples cannot be destroyed if there is another pending warrant, capias for arrest, or felony conviction requiring the sample remain in the database

Allows defendants to file a court motion seeking destruction of their DNA sample and deletion of database records

Effective date: July 1, 2022