Chapter 278a - Post Conviction Access to Forensic and Scientific Analysis

Section 1 - Definitions
Section 2 - Conditions for Filing Motion for Forensic or Scientific Analysis; Affect of Chapter Upon Analysis Under Other Circumstances
Section 3 - Filing of Motion; Contents; Motion for Discovery; Affidavit of Factual Innocence; Expeditious Review of Motion
Section 4 - Jurisdiction Over Motion; Service of Motion; Response by Prosecuting Attorney
Section 5 - Appointed Counsel
Section 6 - Hearing
Section 7 - Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; Criteria for Allowing Requested Analysis; Orders for Discovery
Section 8 - Conditions of Analysis; Selection of Forensic Service Provider; Equal Access to Personnel and Information; Retention of Material Evidence to Allow for Replicate Analysis; Cooperation With Laboratory by Moving Party
Section 9 - Time for Performing Analysis
Section 10 - Cost of Analysis
Section 11 - Effect of Proceedings on Terms of Sentence Imposed
Section 12 - Disclosure of Analysis Results; Orders to Produce Data, Documents and Notes
Section 13 - Additional Analysis Ordered Upon Inconclusive Findings
Section 14 - Victim Notification
Section 15 - Waiver of Right to File Motion Prohibited
Section 16 - Retention and Preservation of Evidence or Biological Material by Governmental Entities; Regulations
Section 17 - Civil or Criminal Liability of Governmental Officials; Willful or Wanton Misconduct or Gross Negligence by Governmental Entities Resulting in Deterioration or Destruction of Evidence; Damages
Section 18 - Appeals