2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 15

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senator Currie
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Postconviction - DNA Testing

Synopsis:

Authorizing a convicted felon to file a petition for postconviction DNA testing of specified evidence under specified circumstances; requiring a judge to make specified findings before issuing a specified order for DNA testing; requiring procedures for notification to the State; providing for payment of the costs of DNA testing under specified circumstances; requiring the court to take action based on specified results of DNA testing; defining a term; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
07/11
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW
CHEMICAL TESTS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
EVIDENCE
GENETICS
HEARINGS
NOTICES
PETITIONS
PRISONERS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Procedure
( 8-201 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered