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New Ohio DNA Law Called 'Model', 'Best in Nation'

By Steve Hall

The text of the new law is here; you can also view the fiscal note and bill analyses.  Governor Ted Strickland's brief press release is here.State Senator David Goodman sponsored SB 77, which expands DNA testing for certain convicted felons, eliminates DNA testing for felons who pleaded guilty or no contest, preserves biological evidence in criminal proceeding and improves eyewitness identification procedures."This bill updates Ohio's DNA law and will play a significant role in the modernization of Ohio's system of criminal justice," Strickland said. "The new procedures will help improve criminal investigations and save lives." "Ohio's new DNA law called model," is the Columbus Dispatch report by Jim Siegel...continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on April 07, 2010 (boomark / email).