§ 943.3251, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 943. DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Postsentencing DNA testing.
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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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History
s. 2, ch. 2001-97.
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