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35-38-7-10. Method and Payment for Testing

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.

35-38-7-11. Appointment of Defense Counsel

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.

35-38-7-12. Selection of Laboratory

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.

35-38-7-13. Access to Laboratory Reports

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 […]

35-38-7-1. Applicability of Chapter

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, […]

35-38-7-3. “Offense” Defined

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.

35-38-7-4. “Victim” Defined

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.

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 […]