004.00.20 Ark. Code R. § 036 - AR 891 Inmate DNA Testing
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment is vested with the authority to promulgate the Administrative Rule by Ark. Code Ann. §§ 12-27-105.
This policy applies to employees and inmates of the Arkansas Department of Correction.
To comply with Act 737 of the 81st General Assembly of 1997, as amended by Act 218 of 2001, titled, "DNA detection of sexual and violent offenders act," by establishing guidelines for obtaining DNA samples from certain felons in the custody of the Arkansas Department of Correction.
An Administrative Directive will delineate:
Act 737 of 1997 - "DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act"
Act 218 of 2001 - "An Act to Amend Arkansas Code 12-12-1109 to Add Residential and Commercial Burglary to those Offenses which Require a DNA Sample"
Board Approval Date: 11/16/01
Effective Date: 11/16/2001
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