NC S1383

Requires DNA samples to be collected from persons arrested for serious crimes including murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault, stalking, and certain vehicle theft offenses, effective January 1, 2011.

Establishes procedures for DNA sample collection at time of arrest or fingerprinting via cheek swab (or blood sample by court order), with arrested persons provided written notice of expunction procedures.

Allows expunction of DNA records and destruction of DNA samples if charges are dismissed, person is acquitted, statute of limitations expires without filing, or no conviction occurs after three years with no active prosecution.

Expands the State DNA Database and Databank to include arrestees, missing persons, unidentified remains, sex offender registrants, and forensic casework, compatible with FBI's CODIS system.

Increases penalties for unauthorized disclosure or access to DNA information from Class 1 misdemeanor to Class H felony, and requires SBI to report annually to General Assembly on DNA database operations and expunctions.