Writs; requirements for actual innocence. (HB2312)

Introduced By

Del. Ken Melvin (D-Portsmouth)

Progress

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Description

Writs of actual innocence; requirements. Extends the ability to petition for a writ of actual innocence based on previously unknown or untested biological evidence to individuals who are not incarcerated. Amends § 19.2-327.2 (“Issuance of writ of actual innocence based on biological evidence.”), § 19.2-327.3 (“Contents and form of the petition based on previously unknown or untested human biological evidence of actual innocence.”), § 19.2-327.5 (“Relief under writ.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

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