This bill amends existing Iowa law regarding DNA submission requirements in criminal investigations. It extends the requirement to submit a DNA sample to individuals who are arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, in addition to those who have received a deferred judgment or have been convicted of such offenses. Specifically, the bill states that a person arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor must submit a DNA sample for profiling, as outlined in Code section 81.4. Furthermore, it clarifies that a DNA sample is not necessary if a sample has already been taken and is held in the DNA database or data bank without having been expunged.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision for the automatic expungement of DNA records within 30 days under certain conditions. If a person's conviction, adjudication, or civil commitment is reversed on appeal and the case is dismissed, or if an arrest leads to an aggravated misdemeanor or felony charge that is resolved by dismissal or acquittal, the individual's DNA record will be expunged. This change eliminates the need for a written request for expungement, streamlining the process for individuals whose DNA records are eligible for removal from the database.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81.1, 81.2, 81.3