S.F. No. 0065            Post-conviction relief petitions-DNA evidence.
Sponsored by: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee
AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; creating a Post-Conviction DNA Testing Act; establishing procedures for post-conviction motions for DNA testing; authorizing new trials as specified; prohibiting waiver of rights as specified; limiting appeals of court decisions as specified; providing a right to counsel for motions; authorizing legal representation for needy persons as specified; providing for costs; authorizing consensual DNA testing; requiring victim notification; authorizing orders for third party DNA testing; providing definitions; requiring a report to the legislature; amending requirements for retention of evidence as specified; and providing for an effective date.
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