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2001 SESSION

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HB 2349 Innocence Protection Act of 2001 (testing material for DNA).

Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Innocence Protection Act of 2001 (post-conviction testing of biological material for DNA). Establishes procedure for application of convicted defendant to apply for post-conviction DNA testing for the purpose of establishing innocence (or verifying guilt); requiring the DNA to be preserved for such purposes subject to certain exceptions. Upon a favorable result the court may vacate and set aside the judgment; discharge the applicant if the applicant is in custody; resentence the applicant; or grant a new trial.

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 010329840  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 010329840
• 01/10/01  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/19/01  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/01/01  House: Tabled in Courts of Justice (23-Y 0-N)