County Requires DNA to Plead Guilty
Prosecuters in Jackson County, Missouri recently instituted a policy requiring DNA samples from anyone wishing to plead guilty to a felony. Prosecuters believe the samples can be a useful tool in solving violent crimes. The county Public Defender's office, however, is opposed to the practice and is recommending that its clients not comply. Other states, including Virginia, require DNA even from people who were only arrested and questioned.
Prosecutor wants DNA from felons The Examiner (Eastern Jackson County, Missouri), August 21, 2003
