North Carolina § 15A-270 - Post-test procedures.
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§ 15A-270. Post-test procedures.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon receiving the results of the DNA testing conducted under G.S. 15A-269, the court shall conduct a hearing to evaluate the results and to determine if the results are unfavorable or favorable to the defendant. If the results of DNA testing conducted under this section are unfavorable to the defendant, the court shall dismiss the motion and, in the case of a defendant who is not indigent, shall assess the defendant for the cost of the testing. If the results of DNA testing conducted under this section are favorable to the defendant, the court shall enter any order that serves the interests of justice, including an order that does any of the following: Vacates and sets aside the judgment. Discharges the defendant, if the defendant is in custody. Resentences the defendant. Grants a new trial. History (2001-282, s. 4.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2001-282, s. 6, made this section effective October 1, 2001, and applicable to evidence, records, and samples in the possession of a governmental entity on or after that date. Legal Periodicals. - For article, "N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission's First Decade: Impressive Successes and Lessons Learned," see 94 N.C.L. Rev. 1725 (2016).
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 15A-270
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-270 cover?
Section 15A-270 ("Post-test procedures.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Carolina § 15A-270?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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