Alabama SB161 allows inmates convicted of any offense to request post-conviction DNA testing without time limits.

Alabama SB161 amends existing law to allow inmates convicted of any offense, not just capital offenses, to request post-conviction DNA testing. The bill removes time limitations on such requests, allowing inmates to petition for DNA testing at any time. The court must order the testing if the evidence is still available and was not previously tested. The Department of Forensic Sciences or a mutually agreed laboratory conducts the testing. If the results show the inmate's innocence, they may petition for post-conviction relief.

Alabama SB161 allows inmates convicted of any offense to request post-conviction DNA testing without time limits.

Alabama SB161 amends existing law to allow inmates convicted of any offense, not just capital offenses, to request post-conviction DNA testing. The bill removes time limitations on such requests, allowing inmates to petition for DNA testing at any time. The court must order the testing if the evidence is still available and was not previously tested. The Department of Forensic Sciences or a mutually agreed laboratory conducts the testing. If the results show the inmate's innocence, they may petition for post-conviction relief.