{"data":{"id":"us-ia/iowa-code-81.3","jurisdiction":"us-ia","citation":"Iowa Code § 81.3","heading":"Establishment of DNA database and DNA data bank.","body":"1. A state DNA database and a state DNA data bank are established under the control of the division of criminal investigation, department of public safety. The division of criminal investigation shall conduct DNA profiling of a DNA sample submitted in accordance with this section.\n2. A DNA sample shall be submitted, and the division of criminal investigation shall store and maintain DNA records in the DNA database and DNA data bank for persons required to submit a DNA sample.\n3. A DNA sample may be submitted, and the division of criminal investigation shall store and maintain DNA records in the DNA database and DNA data bank for any of the following:\na. Crime scene evidence and forensic casework.\nb. A relative of a missing person.\nc. An anonymous DNA profile used for forensic validation, forensic protocol development, or quality control purposes, or for the establishment of a population statistics database.\n4. A fingerprint record of a person required to submit a DNA sample shall also be submitted to the division of criminal investigation with the DNA sample to verify the identity of the person required to submit a DNA sample.","path":["Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION (Ch. 80 - 122C)","Chapter 81 - DNA PROFILING"],"source_url":"https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2026/81.3.pdf","current_through":"Iowa Code 2026 edition","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:40:01Z","sha256":"777681f805f20928f2a817beb1b253da529d6e9a5f8b8e7821b5f9e778c2d94a","source_id":"us-ia","stale":false,"prev":"us-ia/iowa-code-81.2","next":"us-ia/iowa-code-81.4"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}