DNA

Most violent crime is committed by repeat offenders, who have been in and out of jail or prison, had cases against them dismissed in court, or have never been caught. In order to improve our ability to identify those who commit crimes, Maryland State law requires that convicted felons and individuals charged with a qualifying crime submit DNA samples, which can then be matched to samples taken from the scenes of crimes.

Maryland State Police - Forensic Sciences Division DNA Collection Training: (Required ANNUALLY for all DNA Collectors)

Check if CJIS code qualifies for inclusion in Maryland's DNA Database:

   MARYLAND CJIS CODE SEARCH FOR QUALIFYING ARREST OFFENSES
     The following search tool identifies offenses that require DNA collection upon charging.
     CJIS Code Search for Qualifying Arrest Offenses

   MARYLAND CJIS CODE SEARCH FOR CONVICTED OFFENSES REQUIRING DNA
     The following search tool identifies offenses that require DNA collection upon conviction.
     CJIS Code Search for Qualifying Conviction Offenses

Check if a qualified sample is in Maryland's DNA Database:

Web Based collection:

   MARYLAND STATE POLICE WEBSITE LINK:
     Law enforcement agencies may access an electronic version of the DNA Database Information Card
     found within the Maryland State Police DNA collection kits. This form can be populated with data
     and printed out for submission within the kit.
     Web-based collection