Northwoods jail adjusts to new law requiring DNA samples

ONEIDA COUNTY - A new Wisconsin law means a lot more people will have to submit to giving DNA samples. In some cases, they'll do so even if they're never convicted of a crime.

Correctional officers at the Oneida County Jail now must collect a DNA sample from certain people they're booking.

"We'll be taking all assaultive felonies, and we'll be taking them on their arrival," said Oneida County Correctional Officer Taft Williams.

Full story: WJFW

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