Establishes minimum retention period for forensic samples and creates the State Commission for the Integrity of the Criminal Justice System.

The bill sets a minimum period for retaining forensic samples by investigating authorities and establishes the State Commission for the Integrity of the Criminal Justice System as an independent agency. The commission reviews wrongful convictions, recommends reforms, and conducts investigations. It also creates a DNA evidence fund and an innocence research project program. The bill mandates electronic recording of custodial interrogations and outlines conditions for expungement of DNA records. It amends various laws to align with these provisions.

Establishes minimum retention period for forensic samples and creates the State Commission for the Integrity of the Criminal Justice System.

The bill sets a minimum period for retaining forensic samples by investigating authorities and establishes the State Commission for the Integrity of the Criminal Justice System as an independent agency. The commission reviews wrongful convictions, recommends reforms, and conducts investigations. It also creates a DNA evidence fund and an innocence research project program. The bill mandates electronic recording of custodial interrogations and outlines conditions for expungement of DNA records. It amends various laws to align with these provisions.