# 44 Pa.C.S. § 2312: State DNA Data Base

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2312

## Section

- **Citation:** 44 Pa.C.S. § 2312
- **Heading:** State DNA Data Base
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 44 / Chapter 23 / Section 2312

## Text

A Statewide DNA Data Base is reestablished within the State Police to store forensic DNA profiles and records developed by or submitted to the State Police under the former DNA Act, the former provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47 (relating to DNA data and testing) or this chapter, and to contribute forensic DNA profiles and records to CODIS, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and the national DNA identification index system. The State DNA Data Base shall have the capability provided by computer software and procedures administered by the State Police to store and maintain forensic DNA profiles and records related to:

(1) forensic casework;

(2) convicted or delinquency adjudicated offenders required to provide a DNA sample under this chapter;

(3) anonymous DNA records used for statistical research on the frequency of DNA genotypes, quality control or the development of new DNA identification methods; and

(4) missing persons and unidentified decedents. (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.896, No.147, eff. 360 days; Feb. 3, 2022, P.L.16, No.4, eff. 60 days) Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 7 of Act 4 of 2022 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to Pennsylvania State Police.

## Nearby sections

- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2301 Scope of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2301.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2302 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2302.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2303 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2303.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2311 Powers and duties of State Police.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2311.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2312 State DNA Data Base.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2312.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2313 State DNA Data Bank.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2313.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2314 State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2314.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2315 Procedural compatibility with FBI.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2315.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2316 DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2316.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2316.1 Collection from persons accepted from other jurisdictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2316.1.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2316.2 Collection of DNA in investigations of high-risk missing persons and missing children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2316.2.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2316.3 Collection of DNA in investigations of missing persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2316.3.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2316.4 Collection of DNA in investigations of unidentified decedents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2316.4.md)
- [44 Pa.C.S. § 2317 Procedures for collection and transmission of DNA samples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T44_C23_S2317.md)

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