Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Department of Forensic Science
 
Board
Forensic Science Board
 
chapter
Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries [6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation permits the taking of DNA samples from any person arrested for any violent felony or certain burglaries.
State Authority None entered
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Stephanie Merritt  / Department Counsel
Address: 700 North Fifth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: stephanie.merritt@dfs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2281    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40 Fast-Track Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to Conform Regulations with Chapters 41 and 42 of the 2022 General Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022.
Amendment to reflect change in website address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2013.
Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2006.
Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries Final Stage withdrawn on 01/04/2006 prior to submission to DPB.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
5/25/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/30/2017 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/18/2012 Agency Completed Amend