Indiana § 35-38-7-5 - Petition to require testing
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 35-38-7-5 — Petition to require testing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-38-7-5. Petition to require testing
Sec. 5. A person who was convicted of and sentenced for an offense may file a written petition with the court that sentenced the petitioner for the offense to require the forensic DNA testing and analysis of any evidence that:
(1) is:
(A) in the possession or control of a court or the state; or
(B) otherwise contained in the Indiana DNA data base established under IC 10-13-6;
(2) is related to the investigation or prosecution that resulted in the person's conviction; and
(3) may contain biological evidence.
As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.93.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 35-38-7-5
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Section 35-38-7-5 ("Petition to require testing") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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