DNA Analysis and Data Bank

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This is Article 1.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “DNA Analysis and Data Bank.” It is part of Chapter 18 “Sentence; Judgment; Execution of Sentence”, which is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”. It contains 8 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 8 sections.

§ 19.2-310.2	Blood, saliva, or tissue sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction of certain crimes; fee
§ 19.2-310.2:1	Saliva or tissue sample required for DNA analysis after arrest for a violent felony
§ 19.2-310.3	Procedures for withdrawal of blood, saliva or tissue sample for DNA analysis
§ 19.2-310.3:1	Procedures for taking saliva or tissue sample for DNA analysis
§ 19.2-310.4	Procedures for conducting DNA analysis of blood, saliva or tissue sample
§ 19.2-310.5	DNA data bank
§ 19.2-310.6	Unauthorized uses of DNA data bank; forensic samples; penalties
§ 19.2-310.7	(Effective July 1, 2026) Expungement when DNA taken for a conviction