Calaveras Cold Case Task Force

California has expanded its Missing Persons DNA Program to include identifying unknown living individuals, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The law allows DNA samples to be retained longer and supports investigations into unresolved missing persons cases.

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.