44 Pa.C.S. § 2316.4: Collection of DNA in investigations of unidentified decedents.

(a) Collection of DNA samples.--Within 24 hours of discovering an unidentified decedent, the investigating law enforcement agency or coroner shall collect DNA samples from the unidentified decedent for law enforcement identification purposes.

(b) Submission of DNA samples.--Within 48 hours of the collection under subsection (a), the DNA sample shall be delivered by the law enforcement agency or coroner to the Pennsylvania State Police for submission to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as provided in section 2319 (relating to DNA data base exchange), along with any known personal identifying information that may assist efforts to identify the unidentified decedent.