Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an offense that is any of the following: (1) Murder. (2) A Class A felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 1 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014). (3) A Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, […]
Sec. 10. If the court orders DNA testing and analysis under section 9 of this chapter, the court shall order the method and responsibility for the payment of any costs associated with the DNA testing and analysis. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Sec. 11. The court may appoint defense counsel for the person who was convicted of the offense at any time during any proceedings under this chapter if the person is indigent. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Sec. 12. If the court orders DNA testing and analysis under this chapter, the court shall select a laboratory that meets the quality assurance and proficiency testing standards applicable to laboratories conducting forensic DNA analysis under IC 10-13-6. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.94.
Sec. 13. (a) If a prosecuting attorney or defense counsel has previously subjected relevant evidence to DNA testing and analysis, the court may order the prosecuting attorney or defense counsel to provide all the parties and the court with access to the laboratory reports that were prepared in connection with the testing and analysis, including […]
Sec. 14. (a) If a petition for DNA testing and analysis is filed under this chapter: (1) except as provided in IC 35-33-5-5(g), the court shall order the state to preserve during the pendency of the proceeding all evidence in the state’s possession or control that could be subjected to DNA testing and analysis for […]
Sec. 15. (a) The court may make any other orders under this chapter that the court considers appropriate, including designating any of the following: (1) The type of DNA testing and analysis to be used. (2) That the DNA testing and analysis satisfies the pertinent evidentiary rules concerning the admission of scientific evidence or testimony […]
Sec. 16. (a) The prosecuting attorney may provide notification under the procedures of IC 35-40-12 when: (1) the petitioner first files a petition for DNA testing and analysis under this chapter; and (2) the prosecuting attorney knows the name and address of the victim. If the court grants a petition for DNA testing and analysis, […]
Sec. 17. Regardless of whether a petition has been filed under this chapter, if: (1) a prosecuting attorney decides to order forensic DNA testing or analysis that was not previously performed on biological evidence that is related to the investigation or prosecution that resulted in a person’s conviction; and (2) the testing will consume the […]
Sec. 18. If the results of the postconviction DNA testing and analysis are not favorable to the person who was convicted of the offense, the court: (1) shall dismiss the person’s petition; and (2) may make any further orders that the court determines to be appropriate, including any of the following: (A) An order providing […]
Sec. 19. Notwithstanding any law that would bar a trial as untimely, if the results of postconviction DNA testing and analysis are favorable to the person who was convicted of the offense, the court shall order any of the following: (1) Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and good cause shown, order retesting of the […]
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “DNA” refers to deoxyribonucleic acid. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “offense” means a felony to which a petition under this chapter relates. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.147.
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “victim” means an individual who would be entitled under IC 35-40-5-8 to receive information about a release of the petitioner. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
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 […]
Sec. 6. A petitioner must give notice of the petition to the prosecuting attorney for the county where the offense was allegedly committed. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Sec. 7. The court shall give the prosecuting attorney an opportunity to respond to the petition. The court may, in its discretion, order a hearing on the petition. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Sec. 8. After complying with section 7 of this chapter, the court shall determine whether the petitioner has presented prima facie proof of the following: (1) That the evidence sought to be tested is material to identifying the petitioner as: (A) the perpetrator of; or (B) an accomplice to; the offense that resulted in the […]
Sec. 9. If the court makes the findings described in section 8(1), 8(2), 8(3), and 8(4) of this chapter, the court shall order DNA testing and analysis of the evidence. As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
