Florida § 943.3251 Postsentencing DNA testing

Florida Statutes

§ 943.3251 — Postsentencing DNA testing

Florida § 943.3251

TitleXLVII

Ch. 943DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

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Fla. Stat. § 943.3251 (2026).

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(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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(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.