Consequences of postconviction DNA testing when result is unfavorable to person -- Procedures.

  1. Law
  2. Utah Code
  3. Judicial Code
  4. Postconviction Remedies Act
  5. Postconviction Testing of DNA
  6. Consequences of postconviction DNA testing when result is unfavorable to person -- Procedures.

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  • (1) If the result of postconviction DNA testing is not favorable to the person, the court shall deny the person's petition, and the court shall:
    • (a) report the unfavorable result to the Board of Pardons and Parole; and
    • (b) order the person to pay for the costs of the DNA testing unless the petitioner has already paid that cost.
  • (2) This section does not apply if the DNA test is inconclusive.




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