An Act to Amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code Relating to Postconviction Remedy.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
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- In committee
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- Senate
- Sponsors
- 7
- Latest action
- Jun 9, 2025
What it does
This Act updates Title 11 of the Delaware Code concerning postconviction remedies relating to DNA testing and evidence.\r Specifically, the Act removes the limitations currently in the Delaware Code (1) that a person convicted of a crime must seek DNA testing within 3 years after the conviction is final and (2) that a person convicted of a crime may not seek DNA testing or a new trial based on DNA evidence if direct appellate review is available.\r In addition, the Act requires the court to grant a motion for the performance of DNA testing if certain criteria are satisfied. The Act also permits persons who entered a guilty plea, in addition to persons convicted of a crime, to seek DNA…
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