I've always wondered if those "find your ancestors" DNA places sell the info.
But if I'm falsely accused, I don't want to surrender any of my sacred fluids lol.
Wasn't there a thread about this awhile back??
"The new requirement comes after the passing of Senate Enrolled Act 322, which was authored by State Sens. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) and Joe Zakas (R-Granger).
Previously, state law only allowed for the swab to be taken after a felony conviction. The sample will now be taken when the suspect’s fingerprints, photographs and other data are documented during the booking process.
The DNA profile will be run through the state’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) and compared to other profiles in the database, only after a finding of probable cause.
If an individual is acquitted of all felony charges, the charges are lowered to a misdemeanor, or no charges are filed after one-year, the sample may be expunged."
Don’t know how to use purple?One can be innocent and still get arrested for a felony.
A universal DNA database has been on the .gov wish list for a very long time. If they thought they could get away with it, they'd DNA everyone at birth, fingerprint at 18, and update pictures for facial recognition every five years.
Well, at least .gov doesn't misuse personal information, or allow it to fall into the wrong hands.
What's everyone's opinion on this new law?
Used to be that if a person was convicted of a felony, that got their DNA put on file.
Now, if a person is even charged with a felony, they get a DNA swab.
My concern is, charges can get dropped or they can be pled down in many cases.
It is my understanding (correct me if I am wrong) that the DNA stays on file "to help solve cold cases".
Does this violate a person's rights, in your opinion?
1. I have no intentions of ever doing anything that can get me charged with a felony; nor do I intend to "look like" anyone who would commit a felony.
Yes.One can be innocent and still get arrested for a felony.
"The new requirement comes after the passing of Senate Enrolled Act 322, which was authored by State Sens. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) and Joe Zakas (R-Granger).
Previously, state law only allowed for the swab to be taken after a felony conviction. The sample will now be taken when the suspect’s fingerprints, photographs and other data are documented during the booking process.
The DNA profile will be run through the state’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) and compared to other profiles in the database, only after a finding of probable cause.
If an individual is acquitted of all felony charges, the charges are lowered to a misdemeanor, or no charges are filed after one-year, the sample may be expunged."
Yes.
That's why you should have to be convicted first.