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Florida Statutes Title XLVII. Criminal Procedure and Corrections § 943.3251. Postsentencing DNA testing

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) When a court orders postsentencing DNA testing of physical evidence, pursuant to s. 925.11, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or its designee shall carry out the testing.

(2) The cost of such testing may be assessed against the sentenced defendant, pursuant to s. 925.11, unless he or she is indigent.

(3) The results of postsentencing DNA testing shall be provided to the court, the sentenced defendant, and the prosecuting authority.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XLVII. Criminal Procedure and Corrections § 943.3251. Postsentencing DNA testing - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xlvii-criminal-procedure-and-corrections/fl-st-sect-943-3251/

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