Louisiana SB320 establishes a statewide system for tracking unresolved DNA matches from the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

Louisiana SB320 enacts a law to improve the tracking and resolution of DNA matches from the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) in the state. The law requires all relevant law enforcement agencies to report CODIS hits to a central tracking system managed by the Louisiana State Police. The system will track unresolved CODIS hits, allow agencies to update their status, and facilitate cross-jurisdictional data sharing. The law mandates an annual public report on the tracking system, detailing the number of outstanding CODIS hits and their resolutions.

Louisiana SB320 establishes a statewide system for tracking unresolved DNA matches from the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

Louisiana SB320 enacts a law to improve the tracking and resolution of DNA matches from the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) in the state. The law requires all relevant law enforcement agencies to report CODIS hits to a central tracking system managed by the Louisiana State Police. The system will track unresolved CODIS hits, allow agencies to update their status, and facilitate cross-jurisdictional data sharing. The law mandates an annual public report on the tracking system, detailing the number of outstanding CODIS hits and their resolutions.