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California's Missing Persons DNA Program
Coverage of California's Missing Persons DNA Program in the Nexus archive.
- New California law expands DNA tools for missing persons investigations
A new California law expands the use of DNA technology to identify both deceased and living unknown individuals in missing persons investigations. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law, which allows longer retention of DNA samples and provides forensic resources for resolving unresolved cases.
- Groundbreaking new law could find thousands of missing people across California
California's new law, passed by Governor Gavin Newsom in mid-July, targets the state's Missing Persons DNA Program to locate missing people. The initiative aims to utilize DNA technology to identify thousands of missing individuals.