West Virginia SB13 modifies DNA data collection for law enforcement, requiring samples from certain offenders and allowing expungement under specific.
West Virginia SB13 amends the state's DNA data collection policy for law enforcement purposes. The bill requires DNA samples from individuals indicted for or convicted of certain felonies, as well as those who waive indictment for such offenses. It also mandates DNA samples from individuals convicted of specific crimes, including those related to sexual offenses and domestic battery. The collected DNA is stored in a central database to aid in criminal identification and investigation.
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