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An Act Relating to Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Felony-Arrestee DNA Collection (HB 146, Act 2009-768, 2009)

May 15, 2009

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Allows an individual convicted of a capital offense to file a motion for post-conviction forensic DNA testing (with restrictions); amends the DNA database statutes (§§36-18-24, 36-18-25, 36-18-32) to require DNA samples from persons arrested for any felony or sexual offense after Oct. 1, 2010; increases DNA database fees. (Finally passed May 15, 2009; effective on the Governor's approval.)

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State
Alabama
Bill Number
HB 146
Legislation Status
Enacted

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