Indiana § 35-38-7-18 Unfavorable results of postconviction testing

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-38-7-18 — Unfavorable results of postconviction testing

Indiana § 35-38-7-18

Art. 38PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING DISMISSAL,

Ch. 7Postconviction DNA Testing and Analysis

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Ind. Code § 35-38-7-18 (2026).

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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

(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.

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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
(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.