DNA Profiles Act
Originally before Art. 3. Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2023 (AS 2023 309; BBl 2021 44).
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Art. 6 …
1 Outside criminal proceedings, if identification is not possible by other means, the competent cantonal or federal authority may order that a DNA profile of the following persons be generated: a. deceased persons; b. persons who due to age, accident, permanent illness, disability, physical disorder or disturbance of consciousness are unable to provide information on their identity. 2 Biological material from these persons may also be analysed if this can help to identify them. 2bis Phenotyping in accordance with Article 2b may be ordered for a deceased person if they cannot otherwise be identified. 3 Biological material from missing persons may be analysed for their subsequent identification. 4 DNA profiles of presumed relatives of the person to be identified may be generated for comparison purposes if they give their written consent.
Art. 6 — Repealed by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021, with effect from 1 Aug. 2023 (AS 2023 309; BBl 2021 44). Para. 1 — Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2023 (AS 2023 309; BBl 2021 44). Para. 2bis — Inserted by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2023 (AS 2023 309; BBl 2021 44).
Art. 7
Repealed by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021, with effect from 1 Aug. 2023 (AS 2023 309; BBl 2021 44).