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California Supreme Court

Dec. 25, 2009

Judge Upholds DNA Database Plan

Taking someone's DNA upon arrest for a felony is no more invasive than taking fingerprints, a U.S. judge ruled Tuesday, denying a motion to prevent the state from adding arrestees to California's genetic databank.

By Rebecca Beyer

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Taking someone's DNA upon arrest for a felony is no more invasive than taking fingerprints, a U.S. judge ruled Tuesday, denying a motion to prevent the state from adding arrestees to California's genetic databank.

Two people arrested for non-violent offenses sued the state in October claiming their DNA samples amounted to unconstitutional searches. Neither individual was ever ...

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