Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The note argues that the compulsory collection and indefinite maintenance of juvenile forensic DNA profiles violate the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. It asserts that such practices are particularly problematic for minors due to their heightened privacy interests, the low recidivism rates among juveniles, and the contradiction with the juvenile justice system's focus on rehabilitation and confidentiality. The note advocates for legislative reforms, such as New York Senate Bills 998 and 3104, to address these issues and protect juveniles' privacy rights.
Disciplines
Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Juvenile Law | Law | Law Enforcement and Corrections | Science and Technology Law
Recommended Citation
Cassidy Moon,
Juvenile Genetic Privacy in New York: DNA Collection and Maintenance Post-Francis O.,
30
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
221
(2023).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol30/iss1/8
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