Indiana Code 35-38-7-18. Unfavorable results of postconviction testing
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
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:
(2) may make any further orders that the court determines to be appropriate, including any of the following:
(1) shall dismiss the person’s petition; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-38-7-18
- DNA: refers to deoxyribonucleic acid. See Indiana Code 35-38-7-2
- offense: means a felony to which a petition under this chapter relates. See Indiana Code 35-38-7-3
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(A) An order providing for notification of the parole board or a probation department.
(B) An order requesting that the petitioner’s sample be added to the Indiana data base established under IC 10-13-6.
As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.95.