Florida § 943.3251 - Postsentencing DNA testing.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 943.3251 — Postsentencing DNA testing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 943.3251. Postsentencing DNA testing.
(1) When a court orders postsentencing DNA testing of physical evidence, pursuant to s. 925.11, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or its designee shall carry out the testing. (2) The cost of such testing may be assessed against the sentenced defendant, pursuant to s. 925.11, unless he or she is indigent. (3) The results of postsentencing DNA testing shall be provided to the court, the sentenced defendant, and the prosecuting authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 943.3251
What does Florida Statutes § 943.3251 cover?
Section 943.3251 ("Postsentencing DNA testing.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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