2001 Regular Session

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