Indiana Code 35-38-7-18. Unfavorable results of postconviction testing

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:

(1) shall dismiss the person’s petition; and

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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.

(2) may make any further orders that the court determines to be appropriate, including any of the following:

(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.