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DNA Research
Orchid Cellmark Applauds Expansion of Federal Forensic DNA Identity Testing to Include All Arrestees
May 3rd, 2008
Orchid Cellmark Inc. (NASDAQ:ORCH), a leading worldwide provider of identity DNA testing services, today highlighted new federal regulations previewed by the U.S. Justice Department that are expected to greatly expand the forensic DNA testing of federal arrestees and illegal immigrants. The proposed regulations will authorize DNA testing and inclusion in the federal Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database of DNA profiles of all federal arrestees and illegal immigration detainees. Currently, the federal government only includes convicted felons in the CODIS database. The proposed new regulations implement provisions of the Violence Against Women Act passed by the U.S. Congress in late...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-05-03)
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