SB 5223 — Concerning criminal offense fingerprinting.

What this bill does

Authorizes judges to order fingerprinting at the preliminary hearing or the arraignment of a gross misdemeanor case. Expands the circumstances where chief law enforcement officers are authorized to photograph and record fingerprints to include when an adult is cited and released, or issued a summons to appear in court on a criminal charge.

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Floor votes

• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 19, 2025
  46 yea · 2 nay · 1 not voting

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