# 34 U.S.C. § 40702: Collection and use of DNA identification information from certain Federal offenders

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40702

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 U.S.C. § 40702
- **Heading:** Collection and use of DNA identification information from certain Federal offenders
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** June 1, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > Subtitle IV—Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 407—DNA IDENTIFICATION > SUBCHAPTER I—COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES

## Text

The Attorney General may, as prescribed by the Attorney General in regulation, collect DNA samples from individuals who are arrested, facing charges, or convicted or from non-United States persons who are detained under the authority of the United States. The Attorney General may delegate this function within the Department of Justice as provided in section 510 of title 28 and may also authorize and direct any other agency of the United States that arrests or detains individuals or supervises individuals facing charges to carry out any function and exercise any power of the Attorney General under this section.

( Pub. L. 106–546, § 3 , Dec. 19, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2728 ; Pub. L. 107–56, title V, § 503 , Oct. 26, 2001 , 115 Stat. 364 ; Pub. L. 108–405, title II, § 203(b) , Oct. 30, 2004 , 118 Stat. 2270 ; Pub. L. 109–162, title X, § 1004(a) , Jan. 5, 2006 , 119 Stat. 3085 ; Pub. L. 109–248, title I, § 155 , July 27, 2006 , 120 Stat. 611 ; Pub. L. 115–50, § 3(a) , Aug. 18, 2017 , 131 Stat. 1001 .)

## Nearby sections

- [34 U.S.C. § 40701 The Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40701.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40702 Collection and use of DNA identification information from certain Federal offenders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40702.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40703 Collection and use of DNA identification information from certain District of Columbia offenders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40703.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40704 Conditions of release generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40704.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40705 Authorization of appropriations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40705.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40706 Privacy protection standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40706.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40721 Report to Congress on plans to modify CODIS system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40721.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40722 DNA training and education for law enforcement, correctional personnel, and court officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40722.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40723 Sexual assault forensic exam program grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40723.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40724 DNA research and development](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40724.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40725 National Forensic Science Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40725.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40726 DNA identification of missing persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40726.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40727 Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40727.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40728 Establishment of best practices for evidence retention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40728.md)

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