Writ of actual evidence; allows testing of biological evidence to be conducted. (HB2351)

Introduced By

Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Biological evidence; writ of actual evidence.  Allows testing of biological evidence to be conducted, for purposes of a writ of actual evidence, whether or not the testing procedure is employed by the Department of Forensic Science, provided the test is regarded as reliable by the Department. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2011Committee
01/12/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100191D
01/12/2011Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/20/2011Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
01/24/2011Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
01/26/2011Impact statement from DPB (HB2351)
02/08/2011Left in Courts of Justice