SENATE BILL 699

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senators Miller, Colburn, Forehand, Green, Hughes, Mitchell, and Sfikas

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - Postconviction - DNA Testing for Death Sentences

Synopsis:

Authorizing a person sentenced to death to file a petition for postconviction DNA testing of evidence under specified circumstances; requiring a judge to issue an order for DNA testing under specified circumstances; providing for payment of the costs of DNA testing under specified circumstances; requiring the court to take actions based on specified results of DNA testing; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/2

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

Sponsored by:

Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., District 27

Senator Richard F. Colburn, District 37

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

Senator Leo E. Green, District 23

Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40

Senator Clarence M. Mitchell, IV, District 44

Senator Perry Sfikas, District 46

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW

CHEMICAL TESTS

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

DEATH PENALTY

EVIDENCE

GENETICS

JUDGES

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