SENATE BILL 15

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