Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

44 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2301 (2026)

 Scope of chapter.

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CHAPTER 23

DNA DATA AND TESTING

 

Subchapter

   A.  Preliminary Provisions

   B.  General Provisions

   C.  Enforcement and Other Provisions

 

Enactment.  Chapter 23 was added November 30, 2004, P.L.1428, No.185, effective in 60 days.

Continuation of Prior Law.  Section 4 of Act 185 of 2004 provided that Chapter 23 is a continuation of the act of May 28, 1995 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1009, No.14), known as the DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act.

 

 

SUBCHAPTER A

PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

 

Sec.

2301.  Scope of chapter.

2302.  Policy.

2303.  Definitions.

§ 2301.  Scope of chapter.

This chapter provides for DNA detection of sexual offenders and other offenders.