Vermont § 5568 - Choice of laboratory; payment
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§ 5568. Choice of laboratory; payment
- (a) If the court orders DNA testing under this subchapter, the testing shall be conducted
at a facility mutually agreed upon by the petitioner and the State and approved by
the court. If the parties are unable to agree, the court shall designate the testing
facility and provide the parties with a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the
issue. (b) The court shall impose reasonable conditions on the testing to protect the parties’
interests in the integrity of the evidence and the testing process. (c)(1) The State shall bear the costs of testing performed at the state crime laboratory. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection, the court may require the
petitioner or the State, or both, to pay for testing performed at a private laboratory. (3) If the State Crime Laboratory does not have the ability or resources to conduct the
type of DNA testing to be performed, the State shall bear the costs of testing at
a private laboratory that does have such capabilities or resources. (Added 2007, No. 60, § 1.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5568
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5568 cover?
Section 5568 ("Choice of laboratory; payment") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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