§ 2317. Procedures for collection and transmission of DNA samples
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 44 Pa.C.S.A. Law and JusticeEffective: October 21, 2019
Effective: October 21, 2019
44 Pa.C.S.A. § 2317
§ 2317. Procedures for collection and transmission of DNA samples
(b) Limitation on liability.--Persons authorized to collect DNA samples under this section shall not be criminally liable for withdrawing a DNA sample and transmitting test results pursuant to this chapter if they perform these activities in good faith and shall not be civilly liable for such activities when the person acted in a reasonable manner according to generally accepted medical and other professional practices.
(c) Reasonable use of force.--Duly authorized law enforcement and corrections personnel may employ reasonable force in cases where an individual refuses to submit to DNA testing authorized under this chapter, and no such employee shall be criminally or civilly liable for the use of reasonable force.
Credits
2004, Nov. 30, P.L. 1428, No. 185, § 3, effective in 60 days [Jan. 31, 2005]. Amended 2018, Oct. 24, P.L. 896, No. 147, § 4, effective in 360 days [Oct. 21, 2019].
44 Pa.C.S.A. § 2317, PA ST 44 Pa.C.S.A. § 2317
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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