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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 9 - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997 (§§ 12-12-901 — 12-12-930) › Section 12-12-928 - Prohibition against recording a person under 14 years of age - Notification

A person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter and who has been assessed as a Level 3 or Level 4 sex offender shall be notified at his or her assessment that he or she is prohibited from recording a person under fourteen (14) years of age under §
5-14-137
.
Added by Act 2019, No. 621,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 9 - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997 (§§ 12-12-901 — 12-12-930) › Section 12-12-929 - Registered offender prohibited from holding position of public trust - Definition

(a)
As used in this section, "position of public trust" means a position that:
(1)
Is in a public agency that provides public safety services, including without limitation a fire department, law enforcement agency, or emergency medical services agency; and
(2)
As part of the ordinary course of the duties of the position, requires a person holding the position to have direct physical contact with or come within the immediate vicinity of a member of the public outside of the building in which the public agency is located.
(b)
A sex offender who is required to register under this subchapter and who has been assessed as a Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 offender may not hold a position of public trust.
Added by Act 2019, No. 987,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 9 - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997 (§§ 12-12-901 — 12-12-930) › Section 12-12-930 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 176,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Added by Act 2021, No. 828,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1002 - Penalties

(a)
Upon conviction, any criminal justice agency or official subject to fingerprinting or reporting requirements under this subchapter that knowingly fails to comply with the fingerprinting or reporting requirements is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
(b)
A person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor upon conviction if the person knowingly:
(1)
Accesses information or obtains information collected and maintained under this subchapter for a purpose not specified by this subchapter; or
(2)
Releases or discloses information maintained under this subchapter to another person who lacks authority to receive the information.
(c)
A person is guilty of a Class D felony upon conviction if the person violates subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of:
(1)
Furthering the commission of a misdemeanor offense or felony offense by the person or another person;
(2)
Enhancing or assisting a person's position in a legal proceeding in this state or influencing the outcome of a legal proceeding in this state for the benefit of the person or a member of the person's family;
(3)
Causing a pecuniary or professional gain for the person or a member of the person's family; or
(4)
Political purposes for the person or a member of the person's family.
(d)
A person convicted of violating subsection (c) of this section is subject to an additional fine of not more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Amended by Act 2017, No. 845,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 250,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 15; 2009, No. 974, § 3; 2011, No. 1224, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1003 - Scope

(a)
This subchapter governs the:
(1)
Collection, maintenance, and dissemination of criminal history information on identifiable individuals charged with or pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being found guilty of, criminal offenses under the laws of the State of Arkansas; and
(2)
Dissemination of juvenile aftercare and custody information.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, the Arkansas Crime Information Center may issue rules and implement this subchapter.
(2)
The State Crime Laboratory may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter relating to the collection, maintenance, dissemination, removal, or destruction of DNA samples or DNA records.
(c)
The reporting requirements of this subchapter apply to prosecuting attorneys, judges, and law enforcement, court, probation, correction, parole, and post-release supervision officials within the limits defined in §§
12-12-1006
and
12-12-1007
.
(d)
This subchapter does not apply to records of traffic offenses, including misdemeanor offenses of driving while intoxicated, maintained by the Department of Finance and Administration.
(e)
Criminal history information collected and maintained by the center is not considered public record information within the intent and meaning of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 71, eff. 1/1/2024.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 2; 2001, No. 1048, § 2; 2009, No. 974, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1004 - Completeness and accuracy

(a)
The Arkansas Crime Information Center and the State Crime Laboratory shall implement procedures that will, to the maximum extent feasible, ensure the completeness and accuracy of all criminal history information in this state.
(b)
All criminal justice agencies and criminal justice officials shall maintain complete and accurate records, as may be appropriate to their area of operation, and shall report information from the records as required in §§
12-12-1006
and
12-12-1007
.
(c)
The center shall maintain all information reported under this subchapter in a complete and permanent manner to ensure that records are not altered, unlawfully purged, or otherwise lost.
(d)
The State Crime Laboratory shall maintain all DNA samples or DNA records obtained under this subchapter in a complete and permanent manner to ensure that DNA samples or DNA records are not altered, unlawfully purged, or lost.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 3; 2009, No. 974, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1005 - Identification Bureau

(a)
The Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall collect and maintain fingerprint identification records required to be reported by this subchapter.
(b)
The Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall provide arrest and identification information for inclusion in the computerized criminal history file, as specified by the Arkansas Crime Information Center.
(c)
(1)
Arkansas shall be a single-source state for the submission of fingerprint cards or fingerprint images to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(2)
All fingerprint cards or fingerprint images, under the provisions of this subchapter, shall be submitted by Arkansas law enforcement agencies to the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(d)
(1)
A background check request for a noncriminal justice purpose that must be completed under state or federal law through the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be submitted to the division by livescan through the Online Criminal Background Check System.
(2)
This subsection does not apply to a submission originating outside the State of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 784,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 630,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 4; 1997, No. 826, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1008 - Dissemination for criminal justice purposes

(a)
Pending information, conviction information, and nonconviction information available through the Arkansas Crime Information Center, plus information obtained through the Interstate Identification Index or from another state's record system and juvenile aftercare and custody information, shall be disseminated to criminal justice agencies and officials for the administration of criminal justice.
(b)
A criminal justice agency shall query the center to obtain the latest updated information prior to disseminating criminal history information, unless the criminal justice agency knows that the center does not maintain the criminal history information or is incapable of responding within the necessary time period.
(c)
If a criminal justice agency disseminates criminal history information received from the center to another criminal justice agency, the disseminating criminal justice agency shall maintain for at least one (1) year a dissemination log recording the identity of the record subject, the agencies or persons to whom the criminal history information was disseminated, and the date it was provided.
(d)
A sealed record shall be made available to criminal justice agencies for criminal justice purposes as other laws permit.
(e)
A DNA sample or DNA record obtained under this subchapter shall be disseminated only to criminal justice agencies and criminal justice officials for the administration of criminal justice.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1460,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2014.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 7; 2001, No. 1048, § 3; 2009, No. 974, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1009 - Dissemination of conviction information for noncriminal justice purposes

(a)
Conviction information shall be made available for the following noncriminal justice purposes:
(1)
To any local, state, or federal governmental agency that requests the conviction information for the enforcement of a local, state, or federal law;
(2)
To any entity authorized either by the subject of the record in writing or by state or federal law to receive the conviction information; and
(3)
To any federal agency or central repository in another state requesting the conviction information for a purpose authorized by law.
(b)
Conviction information disseminated for noncriminal justice purposes under this subchapter shall be used only for the purposes for which it was made available and may not be redisseminated.
(c)
Nonconviction information shall not be available under the provisions of this subchapter for noncriminal justice purposes.
(d)
No agency or individual shall confirm the existence or nonexistence of criminal history information to any person or organization that would not be eligible to receive the criminal history information pursuant to this subchapter.
(e)
A local agency may release its own agency records according to its own policy.
(f)
The Department of Arkansas State Police Automated Fingerprint Identification System may access and use the National Fingerprint File and Interstate Identification Index as provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation when the Arkansas Code authorizes a fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation check for a noncriminal justice purpose and a positive identification based on fingerprints is made.
(g)
A DNA sample or DNA record obtained under this subchapter is not available under this subchapter for noncriminal justice purposes.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 8; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 3; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 38, § 3; 2005, No. 2213, § 1; 2009, No. 168, § 1; 2009, No. 974, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1011 - Dissemination limited

(a)
Release of criminal history information for noncriminal justice purposes shall be made only by the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police or the central repository, under the limitations contained in §
12-12-1009
, and such compiled records will not be released or disclosed for noncriminal justice purposes by other agencies in the state.
(b)
Intelligence and investigative files maintained by law enforcement agencies shall be kept separated from criminal history information and shall not be subject to dissemination under the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1014 - Security of criminal history information

(a)
The Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be authorized to develop standards and implement procedures that will, to the maximum extent feasible, ensure the security and confidentiality of criminal history records.
(b)
The center shall be authorized to inspect the criminal history records maintained by criminal justice agencies, to evaluate security procedures, and to issue reports on compliance with security standards.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 13.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1015 - Audit of criminal history records

(a)
The Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be authorized to develop standards and implement a program of audits of all criminal justice agencies that establish, maintain, report, or disseminate criminal history records, to ensure compliance with all provisions of this subchapter.
(b)
Audit procedures pertaining to the courts shall be coordinated and implemented through the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Acts 1993, No. 1109, § 14.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1016 - Powers and duties of State Crime Laboratory

In addition to any other power or duty conferred by this subchapter, the State Crime Laboratory shall expand the:
(1)
State DNA Data Base established under §
12-12-1105
to store and maintain DNA records generated under this subchapter; and
(2)
State DNA Data Bank established under §
12-12-1106
to retain DNA samples provided under this subchapter.
Acts 2009, No. 974, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1017 - Procedures for conduct, disposition, and use of DNA analysis

(a)
(1)
The State Crime Laboratory shall promulgate rules governing the procedures to be used in the submission, identification, analysis, storage, and disposition of DNA samples and typing results of DNA samples submitted under this subchapter.
(2)
The procedures described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall include quality assurance guidelines to ensure that DNA identification records meet standards for laboratories that submit DNA records to the State DNA Data Base.
(b)
The typing results of DNA samples shall be securely stored in the State DNA Data Base, and records of testing shall be retained on file with the State Crime Laboratory.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in §
12-12-1018
, the tests to be performed on each DNA sample shall be used only for law enforcement identification purposes, including the identification of missing persons, and to assist in the recovery or identification of human remains from disasters.
(2)
The results of the DNA analysis conducted under this subchapter from a person adjudicated delinquent may be used for any law enforcement agency identification purpose, including adult prosecution.
(3)
The detention, arrest, or conviction of a person based on a State DNA Data Base match or State DNA Data Base information is not invalidated if the DNA sample was obtained or placed in the State DNA Data Base by mistake.
(d)
(1)
The State Crime Laboratory may contract with a third party for purposes of carrying out any function of this subchapter.
(2)
Any third party contracting to carry out a function of this subchapter is subject to any restriction and requirement of this subchapter that apply to the State Crime Laboratory as well as any additional restriction imposed by the State Crime Laboratory.
Acts 2009, No. 974, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1018 - Receipt and analysis of DNA samples - Availability of information

(a)
The State Crime Laboratory shall:
(1)
Receive, store, and perform analyses on DNA samples or contract for DNA typing analysis with a qualified DNA laboratory that meets guidelines as established by the State Crime Laboratory;
(2)
Classify and file the DNA record of identification characteristic profiles of DNA samples submitted under this subchapter; and
(3)
Make information available from the State DNA Data Base as provided in this section.
(b)
The results of the DNA profile of individuals in the State DNA Data Base shall be made available:
(1)
To a criminal justice agency or to an approved crime laboratory that serves a criminal justice agency; or
(2)
To a criminal justice official upon written or electronic request from the criminal justice official and in furtherance of an official investigation of a criminal offense.
(c)
The State Crime Laboratory shall promulgate rules governing the methods of obtaining information from the State DNA Data Base and CODIS and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requester.
(d)
The State Crime Laboratory may create a separate population database composed of DNA samples obtained under this subchapter after all personal identification is removed.
Acts 2009, No. 974, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 10 - CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND REPORTING STANDARDS (§§ 12-12-1001 — 12-12-1019) › Section 12-12-1019 - Removal and destruction of the DNA record and DNA sample

(a)
Any person whose DNA record is included in the State DNA Data Base and whose DNA sample is stored in the State DNA Data Bank as authorized by this subchapter may apply to the State Crime Laboratory for removal and destruction of the DNA record and DNA sample if the arrest that led to the inclusion of the DNA record and DNA sample:
(1)
Resulted in a charge that has been resolved by:
(A)
An acquittal;
(B)
A dismissal;
(C)
A nolle prosequi;
(D)
A successful completion of a preprosecution diversion program or a conditional discharge;
(E)
A conviction of a Class B misdemeanor or Class C misdemeanor; or
(F)
A reversal of the conviction that led to the inclusion of the DNA record and DNA sample; or
(2)
Has not resulted in a charge within one (1) year of the date of the arrest.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the State Crime Laboratory shall remove and destroy a person's DNA record and DNA sample by purging the DNA record and other identifiable information from the State DNA Data Base and the DNA sample stored in the State DNA Data Bank when the person provides the State Crime Laboratory with:
(1)
A written request for removal and destruction of the DNA record and DNA sample;
(2)
A court order for removal and destruction of the DNA record and DNA sample; and
(3)
Either of the following:
(A)
A certified copy of:
(i)
An order of acquittal;
(ii)
An order of dismissal;
(iii)
An order nolle prosequi;
(iv)
Documentation reflecting a successful completion of a preprosecution diversion program or a conditional discharge;
(v)
A judgment of conviction of a Class B misdemeanor or Class C misdemeanor; or
(vi)
A court order that reverses the conviction that led to the inclusion of the DNA record and DNA sample; or
(B)
A court order stating that a charge arising out of the person's arrest has not been filed within one (1) year of the date of the arrest.
(c)
The State Crime Laboratory shall not remove or destroy a person's DNA record or DNA sample under subsection (b) of this section if the person had a prior felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction or a pending charge for which collection of a DNA sample is authorized under Arkansas law.
(d)
When the State Crime Laboratory removes and destroys a person's DNA record and DNA sample under subsection (b) of this section, the State Crime Laboratory shall request that the person's DNA record be purged from the National DNA Index System.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 543,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 974, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1101 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "State Convicted Offender DNA Data Base Act".
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 1; 2003, No. 1470, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1102 - Purpose

The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(1)
DNA data banks are an important tool in:
(A)
Criminal investigations;
(B)
The exclusion of individuals who are the subjects of criminal investigations or prosecutions; and
(C)
Deterring and detecting recidivist acts;
(2)
Several states have enacted laws requiring persons convicted of certain crimes, especially sexual offenses, to provide genetic samples for DNA profiling;
(3)
Moreover, it is the policy of this state to assist federal, state, and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the identification and detection of individuals in criminal investigations; and
(4)
It is therefore in the best interest of the State of Arkansas to establish a DNA data base and a DNA data bank containing DNA samples submitted by individuals convicted of sex offenses and violent offenses.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1104 - Powers and duties of State Crime Laboratory

In addition to any other powers and duties conferred by this subchapter, the State Crime Laboratory shall:
(1)
Be responsible for the policy management and administration of the state DNA identification record system to support law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice agencies;
(2)
Promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this subchapter; and
(3)
Provide for liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other criminal justice agencies in regard to the state's participation in CODIS or in any DNA data base designated by the laboratory.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 868, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1105 - State DNA Data Base

(a)
(1)
There is established the State DNA Data Base.
(2)
The State Crime Laboratory shall administer the data base and provide DNA records to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for storage and maintenance in CODIS.
(b)
The data base shall have the capability provided by computer software and procedures administered by the laboratory to store and maintain DNA records related to:
(1)
Crime scene evidence and forensic casework;
(2)
Convicted offenders and juveniles adjudicated delinquent who are required to provide a DNA sample under this subchapter;
(3)
Offenders who were required to provide a DNA sample under former §
12-12-1101
et seq.;
(4)
Anonymous DNA records used for forensic validation, quality control, or establishment of a population statistics database;
(5)
Unidentified persons or body parts;
(6)
Missing persons and biological relatives of missing persons;
(7)
Persons arrested for a felony offense who are required to provide a DNA sample under §
12-12-1006
; and
(8)
Juveniles adjudicated delinquent who are required to provide a DNA sample under §
9-27-357
.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1084,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 5; 2003, No. 1470, § 3; 2009, No. 974, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1106 - State DNA Data Bank

(a)
There is established the State DNA Data Bank.
(b)
It shall serve as the repository of DNA samples collected under this subchapter.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1107 - State Crime Laboratory recommendation of additional offenses

(a)
The State Crime Laboratory may recommend to the General Assembly that it enact legislation for the inclusion of additional offenses for which DNA samples shall be taken and otherwise subjected to the provisions of this subchapter.
(b)
In determining whether to recommend additional offenses, the laboratory shall consider those offenses for which DNA testing will have a substantial impact on the detection and identification of sex offenders and violent offenders.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1108 - Procedural compatibility with the Federal Bureau of Investigation

The DNA identification system as established by the State Crime Laboratory shall be compatible with the procedures specified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including use of comparable test procedures, laboratory equipment, supplies, and computer software.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1110 - Procedures of withdrawal, collection, and transmission of DNA samples

(a)
(1)
(A)
Each DNA sample required to be taken pursuant to §
12-12-1109
from persons who are incarcerated shall be taken by the agency supervising the convicted offender.
(B)
DNA samples from persons who are not committed or sentenced to a term of confinement shall be drawn at another facility to be specified by the sentencing court.
(C)
Only those individuals qualified to draw DNA samples in a medically approved manner shall draw a DNA sample to be submitted for analysis.
(2)
In addition to the DNA sample, a right thumbprint shall be taken from the person from whom the DNA sample is drawn for the exclusive purpose of verifying the identity of the person.
(3)
The agency or institution having custody or control or the agency providing supervision of persons convicted or adjudicated delinquent for qualifying offenses, as appropriate, is authorized to contract with third parties to provide for the collection of the DNA samples.
(b)
The DNA sample and the right thumbprint provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be delivered to the State Crime Laboratory in accordance with guidelines established by the laboratory.
(c)
(1)
Persons authorized by this section to draw blood shall not be criminally liable for drawing a DNA sample and transmitting the DNA sample pursuant to this subchapter if they perform these activities in good faith.
(2)
Persons authorized to draw blood shall not be civilly liable for such activities when the persons acted in a reasonable manner and according to generally accepted medical and other professional practices.
(d)
(1)
Authorized law enforcement and corrections personnel may employ reasonable force in cases where an individual refuses to submit to DNA testing authorized under this subchapter.
(2)
No such employee shall be criminally or civilly liable for the use of reasonable force.
(e)
(1)
Any person who refuses to provide a DNA sample required by this subchapter will receive no further sentence reduction for meritorious good time or earned release credits until such time as a sample is provided, and the Division of Correction shall notify the Post-Prison Transfer Board regarding the refusal.
(2)
Any person who is subject to this subchapter who knowingly refuses to provide the DNA sample after receiving notification of the requirement to provide a DNA sample shall be guilty of a Class D felony.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 73, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 727, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 10; 2003, No. 1470, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1111 - Procedures for conduct, disposition, and use of DNA analysis

(a)
(1)
The State Crime Laboratory shall adopt rules governing the procedures to be used in the submission, identification, analysis, storage, and disposition of DNA samples and typing results of DNA samples submitted under this subchapter.
(2)
These procedures shall also include quality assurance guidelines to ensure that DNA identification records meet standards for laboratories which submit DNA records to the State DNA Data Base.
(b)
The typing results of DNA samples shall be securely stored in the data base, and records of testing shall be retained on file with the State Crime Laboratory consistent with the procedures established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(c)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in §
12-12-1112
, the tests to be performed on each DNA sample shall be used only for law enforcement identification purposes or to assist in the recovery or identification of human remains from disasters or for other humanitarian identification purposes, including identification of missing persons.
(2)
The results of the analysis conducted pursuant to this subchapter from a person adjudicated delinquent may be used for any law enforcement agency identification purpose, including adult prosecution.
(3)
The detention, arrest, or conviction of a person based on a data-base match or data-base information is not invalidated if the DNA sample was obtained or placed in the data base by mistake.
(d)
(1)
The State Crime Laboratory is authorized to contract with third parties for purposes of this subchapter.
(2)
Any third party contracting to carry out the functions of this subchapter shall be subject to the same restrictions and requirements of this subchapter, insofar as applicable, as the State Crime Laboratory as well as any additional restrictions imposed by the State Crime Laboratory.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 11; 2003, No. 1470, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1112 - Receipt and analysis of DNA samples - Availability of information

(a)
Receipt of DNA Samples by State Crime Laboratory.
(1)
The State Crime Laboratory shall receive DNA samples, store, perform analysis or contract for DNA typing analysis with a qualified DNA laboratory that meets the guidelines as established by the State Crime Laboratory, classify and file the DNA record of identification characteristic profiles of DNA samples submitted under this subchapter, and make such information available from the State DNA Data Base as provided in this section.
(2)
The State Crime Laboratory may contract out the storage of DNA typing analysis and may contract out DNA typing analysis to a qualified DNA laboratory that meets guidelines as established by the State Crime Laboratory.
(b)
The results of the DNA profile of individuals in the State DNA Data Base shall be made available:
(1)
To criminal justice agencies or to approved crime laboratories which serve these criminal justice agencies; or
(2)
Upon written or electronic request and in furtherance of an official investigation of a criminal offense.
(c)
Methods of Obtaining Information.
The State Crime Laboratory shall adopt rules governing the methods of obtaining information from the State DNA Data Base and CODIS and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requester.
(d)
Population Database.
(1)
The State Crime Laboratory may create a separate population database composed of DNA samples obtained under this subchapter after all personal identification is removed.
(2)
The State Crime Laboratory may share or disseminate the population database with other criminal justice agencies or crime laboratories that serve to assist the State Crime Laboratory with statistical databases.
(3)
The population database may be made available to and searched by other agencies participating in the CODIS system.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1113 - Removal and destruction of the DNA record and DNA sample

(a)
(1)
Any person whose DNA record has been included in the State DNA Data Base and whose DNA sample is stored in the State DNA Data Bank may apply to any circuit court for removal and destruction of the DNA record and DNA sample on the grounds that the adjudication of guilt that resulted in the inclusion of the person's DNA record in the data base or the inclusion of the person's DNA sample in the data bank has been reversed and the case dismissed.
(2)
A copy of the application for removal and destruction shall be served on the prosecutor for the county in which the adjudication of guilt was obtained not less than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing on the application.
(3)
A certified copy of the order reversing and dismissing the adjudication of guilt shall be attached to an order removing and destroying the DNA record and DNA sample insofar as its inclusion rests upon that adjudication of guilt.
(b)
(1)
Upon receipt of an order of removal and destruction and unless otherwise provided, the State Crime Laboratory shall purge the DNA record and other identifiable information from the data base and the DNA sample stored in the data bank covered by the order.
(2)
If the entry in the data base reflects more than one (1) adjudication of guilt, that entry shall not be removed and destroyed unless and until the person has obtained an order of removal and destruction for each adjudication of guilt on the grounds contained in subsection (a) of this section.
(3)
If one (1) of the bases for inclusion in the data base was other than adjudication of guilt, that entry shall not be subject to removal and destruction.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 13.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1114 - Confidentiality

(a)
All DNA profiles and samples submitted to the State Crime Laboratory pursuant to this subchapter shall be treated as confidential except as otherwise provided in this subchapter.
(b)
All DNA records and DNA samples submitted to the laboratory pursuant to this subchapter are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 14; 2003, No. 1470, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1115 - Prohibition against disclosure

(a)
(1)
Any person who by virtue of employment or official position or any person contracting to carry out any functions under this subchapter, including any officers, employees, and agents of this contractor who has possession of or access to individually identifiable DNA information contained in the State DNA Data Base or State DNA Data Bank shall not disclose the information in any manner to any person or agency not entitled to receive it, knowing that the person is not entitled to receive it.
(2)
No person shall obtain individually identifiable DNA information from the data base or the data bank without authorization to do so.
(3)
In order to maintain the computer system security of the State Crime Laboratory, data base, and data bank program, the computer software, and data-base structures used by the laboratory to implement this subchapter are confidential.
(b)
Any person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a Class D felony.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 15; 2003, No. 1470, § 5; 2009, No. 974, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1116 - Prohibition against disclosure for pecuniary gain

Upon conviction, a person is guilty of a Class D felony if the person:
(1)
Possesses or accesses individually identifiable DNA information contained in the State DNA Data Base or State DNA Data Bank;
(2)
Carries out functions of this subchapter as an employee, official, or contractor, including an officer, employee, or agent of a contractor; and
(3)
For pecuniary gain of the person or another person, knowingly discloses individually identifiable DNA information contained in the data base or data bank in any manner to a person or agency not authorized to receive the individually identifiable DNA information contained in the data base or data bank.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 16; 2009, No. 974, § 13.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1117 - Injunctions

The State Crime Laboratory or any other aggrieved individual or agency may institute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any person, agency, or organization to enjoin any criminal or noncriminal justice agency, organization, or individual from violating the provisions of this subchapter or to compel the agency, organization, or person to comply with the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 17.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1118 - Mandatory cost

(a)
Unless finding that undue hardship would result, the sentencing court shall assess at the time of sentencing a mandatory fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) on any person who is required to provide a DNA sample under this subchapter.
(b)
The fine provided in subsection (a) of this section and collected in circuit court or district court shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Fund Section of the Office of Administrative Services of the Department of Finance and Administration on a form provided by that office for deposit into the DNA Detection Fund as established by §
12-12-1119
.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 18; 2003, No. 1765, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1119 - DNA Detection Fund

(a)
There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "DNA Detection Fund".
(b)
This fund shall consist of special revenues collected pursuant to §
12-12-1118
, there to be used by the State Crime Laboratory for the administration of this subchapter.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 19.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 12 - CRIME REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 12-12-101 — 12-12-1906) › Subchapter 11 - STATE CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE ACT (§§ 12-12-1101 — 12-12-1120) › Section 12-12-1120 - Authority of law enforcement officers

Nothing in this subchapter shall limit or abrogate any existing authority of law enforcement officers to take, maintain, store, and utilize DNA samples for law enforcement purposes.
Acts 1997, No. 737, § 20.