SB186 Alabama 2020 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Criminal procedure, petitions for DNA testing, procedures and standards revised, Sec. 15-18-200 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, an individual serving a
term of imprisonment or awaiting death may petition
the court for DNA testing under certain
circumstances, including if the evidence would
demonstrate the convicted individual's factual
innocence of the offense</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would limit the convicted
individuals who may petition for DNA testing, would
revise the standard for petitioning for DNA
testing, would extend the time frame in which
motions for DNA testing may be made, and would
provide for an appeal of DNA testing
determinations</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Section
15-18-200, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to DNA testing of
convicted individuals, to limit the convicted individuals who
may petition for DNA testing; and to revise the standard for
petitioning for DNA testing and for granting a petition; to
extend the time frame in which motions for DNA testing may be
made, and would provide for an appeal of DNA testing
determinations.
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Subjects
Crimes and Offenses
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2020 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB186 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |