MO HB2366

Prosecuting or circuit attorney must file a motion for court-ordered testing of defendants charged with sexual offenses under specified statutes or other enumerated crimes.

Court shall order defendant tested for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia within 48 hours of being charged, either upon victim request or upon attorney's own initiative with good cause shown.

Court shall also order any medically necessary follow-up testing as part of the same motion.

Test results must be released to the victim (or victim's parent/legal guardian if minor) as soon as practicable, and also to the prosecuting/circuit attorney and defendant's attorney.

Department of Public Safety shall pay all testing and follow-up testing charges through appropriated funds, and all motions, court orders, and results shall be sealed in the court file.