# 28 C.F.R. § 28.27 (2026): Non-preemption of other requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_27

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 28.27 (2026)
- **Heading:** Non-preemption of other requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 28: DNA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM / Subpart C: Preservation of Biological Evidence / § 28.27: § 28.27   Non-preemption of other requirements.

## Text

Section 3600A's requirement to preserve biological evidence applies cumulatively with other evidence retention requirements. It does not preempt or supersede any statute, regulation, court order, or other provision of law that may require evidence, including biological evidence, to be preserved.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 28.21 (2026) § 28.21   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_21.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 28.22 (2026) § 28.22   The requirement to preserve biological evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_22.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 28.23 (2026) § 28.23   Evidence subject to the preservation requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_23.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 28.24 (2026) § 28.24   Exceptions based on the results of judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_24.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 28.25 (2026) § 28.25   Exceptions based on a defendant's conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_25.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 28.26 (2026) § 28.26   Exceptions based on the nature of the evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_26.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 28.27 (2026) § 28.27   Non-preemption of other requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_27.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 28.28 (2026) § 28.28   Sanctions for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P28_S28_28.md)

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