Law enforcement officers and agencies; require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing

Summary

The bill changes Georgia law so that law‑enforcement cannot draw blood for DNA analysis from a person who is about to be incarcerated or who is about to be released unless the person signs a written consent or a judge issues an order. It sets clear time frames for when the sample must be taken and outlines how the samples are to be handled. The measure is intended to protect individual rights while still allowing DNA collection for criminal justice purposes.

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