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2008 SESSION
SB 123 Evidence; destruction of trial exhibits.
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Destruction of criminal exhibits. Provides that the trial court may not order the destruction or donation of exhibits used in evidence in felony cases without prior notice to the counsel for the parties and until expiration one year after all appeals or, if no appeal, one year after appellate remedies expire.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Destruction of criminal exhibits. Provides that the trial court may not order the destruction or donation of exhibits used in evidence without prior notice to the counsel for the parties and until expiration of five years from the date the judgment of the court became final.