DNA Sampling; the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; require
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Summary
The bill mandates that any person held in a Georgia detention facility who faces a misdemeanor or felony charge and is subject to an immigration detainer must provide a DNA sample. It applies to the individuals in custody, as well as the agencies that collect and store the DNA. The goal is to expand DNA databases for law‑enforcement and immigration purposes.
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