Many criminal cases are “solved” by police because of DNA evidence. DNA is a complex molecule that contains an individual’s unique genetic code. With the exception of identical twins, no two people share the same genetic code.
By Wisconsin law, if you are arrested for a violent crime, police are required to take a sample of your DNA. A new law recently signed by the governor extends the sample requirement to anyone who moves to Wisconsin who has previously been placed on parole, probation, or extended supervision in another state.
DNA Requirement
In 2015, Wisconsin passed a law that made it mandatory for any person arrested for a violent felony to submit their DNA to be stored in the Wisconsin DNA Databank. This law applies to anyone who is arrested for arson, burglary, child abuse, homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. These samples are not allowed to be processed unless and until a judge rules that police have probable cause a crime was committed.
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