CS/CS/SB 2276--DNA database.Currently, [section]943.325, F.S., requires each person convicted of a felony or specified misdemeanor offense to submit a DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. sample for inclusion in the statewide DNA database maintained by the Florida Department Florida is a department (departamento) of Uruguay. Population and Demographics As of the census of 2004, there were 68,181 people and 21,938 households in the department. The average household size was 3.1. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. of Law Enforcement (FDLE FDLE Florida Department of Law Enforcement ). The bill provides that, subject to appropriations, all persons arrested for any of the following felony offenses will be required to submit a DNA sample at the time they are booked into a jail, correctional facility or juvenile facility: beginning January 1, 2011, all felonies defined by chapters 782 (murder), 784 (assault and battery), 794 (sexual battery) and 800 (lewd or lascivious las·civ·i·ous adj. 1. Given to or expressing lust; lecherous. 2. Exciting sexual desires; salacious. [Middle English, from Late Latin lasc offenses); beginning January 1, 2013, all felonies defined by chapters 810 (burglary and trespass) and 812 (theft and robbery); beginning January 1, 2015, all felonies defined by chapters 787 (kidnapping) and 790 (firearm offenses); beginning January 1, 2017, all felonies defined by chapter 893 (controlled substances); and beginning January 1, 2019, all felony offenses. The bill also provides for the removal of DNA records from the database in certain circumstances. The legislation creates two criminal offenses that are not in current law: (1) the bill makes it a second degree misdemeanor for any person subject to the requirements of the section to willfully willfully adv. referring to doing something intentionally, purposefully and stubbornly. Examples: "He drove the car willfully into the crowd on the sidewalk." "She willfully left the dangerous substances on the property." (See: willful) refuse to provide a DNA sample; and (2) the bill creates a first degree misdemeanor offense for any person who knowingly or intentionally discloses a DNA record (including the results of a DNA analysis DNA analysis Any technique used to analyze genes and DNA. See Chromosome walking, DNA fingerprinting, Footprinting, In situ hybridization, Jeffries' probe, Jumping libraries, PCR, RFLP analysis, Southern blot hybridization. ) to a person or agency other than one authorized to have access to such records under the section, knowingly or intentionally uses or receives DNA records (including the results of DNA analysis) for purposes other than those authorized under this section, or knowingly or intentionally tampers or attempts to tamper To meddle, alter, or improperly interfere with something; to make changes or corrupt, as in tampering with the evidence. with any DNA sample, the result of any analysis of a DNA sample, or a DNA sample collection container. Approved by the Governor the effective date of this bill is July 1, 2009. Ch 09-190 L.O.F |
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