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NC S425
Bill
AI Summary
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Modifies G.S. 15A-269(b) to require judges granting postconviction DNA testing motions to determine that favorable DNA results would support the defendant's innocence claim, rather than just showing a reasonable probability the verdict would have been more favorable.
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Amends G.S. 15A-1469(h) to specify that if a claimant files a motion for appropriate relief under Article 89 of Chapter 15A within one year after an innocence claim is denied by a three-judge panel, the senior judge of that panel shall consider the motion.
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Effective upon passage and applies to motions pending or filed on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Clarify DNA Result Would Have Changed Verdict
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
6/12/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House6/12/2019
Judiciary6/6/2019
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/9/2019
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/1/2019
Judiciary4/3/2019
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/1/2019
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