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DNA Fingerprinting. By, Tierra, Bailey, Jenna N, and Danielle. In the United States, each state independently decides whether DNA can be sampled from arrestees or convicts. Laws. All 50 states require convicted sex offenders to submit a DNA sample.
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DNAFingerprinting By, Tierra, Bailey, Jenna N, and Danielle
In the United States, each state independently decides whether DNA can be sampled from arrestees or convicts.
Laws • All 50 states require convicted sex offenders to submit a DNA sample • 44 states require convicted felons to submit DNA • 9 states require samplings from those convicted from certain misbehaviors • 11 states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, require arrestee’s to give a DNA sample
PA Senate bill • Pennsylvania Senate Bill 775, requires law enforcement to begin DNA fingerprinting of individuals upon charge for specified crimes and authorize familial searching of the state’s forensic data.
Florida • A bill was signed on June 28, 2009 • Senate Bill 2276, permits the police to take a DNA sample from anyone who is merely arrested for a felony offense.