Indiana criminal code — chapter
Chapter 7: Postconviction DNA Testing and Analysis
Chapter 7 of Article 38: Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding, Indiana Code. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 7
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-1 — Applicability of chapter
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-2 — "DNA" defined
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-3 — "Offense" defined
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-4 — "Victim" defined
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-5 — Petition to require testing
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-6 — Notice of petition to prosecuting attorney
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-7 — Opportunity to respond to petition
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-8 — Prima facie proof required
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-9 — Order for testing
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-10 — Method and payment for testing
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-11 — Appointment of defense counsel
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-12 — Selection of laboratory
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-13 — Access to laboratory reports
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-14 — Preservation of biological evidence if a petition for DNA testing is filed; preservation of biological evidence following a vacated conviction
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-15 — Discretionary orders by court; elimination samples
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-16 — Notice to victims and third parties
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-17 — Notification of convicted person
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-18 — Unfavorable results of postconviction testing
- Ind. Code § 35-38-7-19 — Favorable results of postconviction testing
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