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2005 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 449
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(b) In accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle, each DNA
sample required to be collected under this section shall be collected:
(1) at the correctional facility where the individual is confined, if the
individual is confined in a correctional facility on or after October 1, 2003, or is
sentenced to a term of imprisonment on or after October 1, 2003; [or]
(2) at a facility specified by the Director, if the individual is on probation
or is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment; OR
(3) AT A SUITABLE LOCATION IN A COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT
FOLLOWING THE IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE.
(c) A DNA sample shall be collected by an individual who is:
(1) [appointed] DESIGNATED by the Director; and
(2) trained in the collection procedures that the Crime Laboratory uses.
(d) A second DNA sample shall be taken if needed to. obtain sufficient DNA for
the statewide DNA data base or if ordered by the court for good cause shown.
(e) Failure of an individual who is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment to
provide a DNA sample within 90 days after notice by the Director is a violation of
probation.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect October 1, 2005.
Approved May 26, 2005.
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CHAPTER 449
(House Bill 240)
AN ACT concerning
Department of State Police - Collection of DNA Samples
FOR the purpose of authorizing the collection of certain DNA samples at the time of
sentencing and at a certain location following the imposition of sentence; and
generally relating to the collection of DNA samples by the Department of State
Police.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Public Safety
Section 2-504
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2003 Volume and 2004 Supplement)
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