Rhode Island § 12-1.5-4 § 12-1.5-4. State DNA database.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-1.5-4 — § 12-1.5-4. State DNA database.

Rhode Island § 12-1.5-4

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-1.5DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.5-4 (2026).

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§ 12-1.5-4. State DNA database.
There is established the state DNA database. It shall be administered by the department
            of health and provide DNA records for the F.B.I. for storage and maintenance by CODIS.
            The state DNA database shall have the capability provided by computer software and
            procedures administered by the department of health to store and maintain DNA records
            related to:
         
(1) Forensic casework, including the identification of missing persons;
         
(2) Individuals arrested for any crime of violence as defined in § 12-1.5-2 and convicted felony offenders required to prov

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§ 12-1.5-4. State DNA database.

There is established the state DNA database. It shall be administered by the department of health and provide DNA records for the F.B.I. for storage and maintenance by CODIS. The state DNA database shall have the capability provided by computer software and procedures administered by the department of health to store and maintain DNA records related to:

(1) Forensic casework, including the identification of missing persons;

(2) Individuals arrested for any crime of violence as defined in § 12-1.5-2 and convicted felony offenders required to provide a DNA sample under this chapter; and

(3) Anonymous DNA records used for research on identification technologies or quality control.