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Access to Justice Post-Conviction DNA Testing Act (S 429, Act 413, 2008)

October 23, 2008

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Most sweeping expansion; shifted collection from conviction to custodial arrest for felonies and certain offenses; added missing-persons and unidentified-remains provisions; enacted the Access to Justice Post-Conviction DNA Testing Act. Vetoed July 2, 2008; veto overridden; effective October 23, 2008.

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About This Legislation

State
South Carolina
Bill Number
S 429
Legislation Status
Enacted

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