§ 16-23-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as “Katie’s Law”. Source: L. 2009: Entire article added, (SB 09-241), ch. 295, p. 1573 § 1, effective September 30, 2010.
§ 16-23-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: The collection and use of DNA by law enforcement agencies is a valuable tool in preventing crime; The analysis of DNA has been used numerous times in the exoneration of innocent individuals charged with or convicted of crimes; and The implementation of this article will result in […]
§ 16-23-103. Collection of Biological Samples From Persons Arrested for or Charged With Felonies
The following persons shall submit to collection of a biological substance sample for testing to determine the genetic markers thereof, unless the person has previously provided a biological substance sample for such testing pursuant to a statute of this state and the Colorado bureau of investigation has that sample: Every adult arrested on or after […]
§ 16-23-104. Collection and Testing
The Colorado bureau of investigation shall provide all specimen vials, mailing tubes, labels, and other materials and instructions necessary for the collection of biological substance samples required pursuant to this article. The Colorado bureau of investigation shall chemically test the biological substance samples collected pursuant to this article. The Colorado bureau of investigation shall file […]
§ 16-23-105. Expungement
Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, a person whose biological substance sample is collected pursuant to section 16-23-103 qualifies for expungement if: In the case of a sample collected based upon the filing of a charge or based upon a final court order, each felony charge stemming from the charges has, by […]