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1998 SESSION

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SB 380 DNA evidence.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

DNA evidence. Requires the return of unused, untested DNA samples to the submitting enforcement agency which is to preserve the sample, according to its general procedures governing retention and storage of evidence, for independent testing by the accused. The accused must first seek a court determination that an independent analysis is reasonably necessary. The bill requires any independent analysis requested by the accused to be performed by a laboratory in compliance with the standards promulgated by the FBI's DNA Advisory Board.

FULL TEXT

• 01/23/98  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 982884825  pdf
• 02/04/98  Senate: Committee substitute printed 988394825-S1  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/23/98  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 982884825
• 01/23/98  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/04/98  Senate: Committee substitute printed 988394825-S1
• 02/04/98  Senate: Continued to 1999 in Courts of Justice (12-Y 0-N)