Florida Statutes 943.3251 – Postsentencing DNA testing
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 943.3251
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(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.