Florida Statute 943.3251 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 943
DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

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F.S. 943.3251

943.3251 Postsentencing DNA testing.—

(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.

History.—s. 2, ch. 2001-97.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 943.3251

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

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Amendment to Fla. Rules of Cr. Proc.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2001-10-18

Citation: 807 So. 2d 633

Snippet: provided in section 943.3251. See ch.2001-97, section 2, Laws of Fla. (creating § 943.3251(1) which provides