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DNA Database - Arrests - Misdemeanors - Felonies

Starting April 2, 2015, not only felons will have their DNA forcibly taken, but DNA samples will also be taken on ALL criminal misdemeanor convictions.

A misdemeanor is defined as a criminal offense where the penalty may include up to one year in the county jail. This can include disorderly conduct, possession of THC (marijuana), theft, retail theft, repeat OWI/DUI, Operating After Revocation of Driver’s License, Operating Commercial Vehicle without Proper Endorsement and hosts of other misdemeanor offenses.

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