Rules and Regulations Related to the State of Rhode Island DNA Database and Databank [R12-1.5-DNA]
216-RICR-60-05-2 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 216 | Rhode Island Department of Health |
Chapter | 60 | Laboratories and Medical Examiner |
Subchapter | 05 | State Laboratory |
Part | 2 | Rules and Regulations Related to the State of Rhode Island DNA Database and Databank [R12-1.5-DNA] |
Type of Filing | Amendment |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 11/23/2015 to 04/30/2018 |
Regulation Authority:
RIGL Chapter 12-1.5
Purpose and Reason:
The proposed amendments implement the provisions of P.L. 2014-176 and P.L. 2014-192 regarding collection of a DNA sample from every person arrested for a crime of violence, as defined in RIGL § 12-1.5-2, who pleads guilty or nolo contendere, or is convicted of any felony.



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