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Apr. 14, 2023

DNA collection program run by Orange County DA can face challenge

“Due to its complexity, a significant number of alleged misdemeanants will likely be unaware of the information their DNA may reveal and how that information may be exploited,” Justice Eileen C. Moore wrote.

A DNA collection program run by the Orange County District Attorney can face a constitutional challenge, a panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled, reversing a trial court judge.

Justice Eileen C. Moore, of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 3 wrote that "the trial court erred by sustaining the demurrer as to the claims based on the right to privacy, the right to counsel, and due process: these claims asserted both facial ...

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