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Last Chance For Washington Prisoners To Request Postconviction DNA Testing is December 31, 2004
Loaded on Nov. 15, 2004
published in Prison Legal News
November, 2004, page 23
Washington state prisoners who believe DNA evidence may prove their innocence must file a request for postconviction DNA testing by December 31, 2004. Starting January 1, 2005, a defendant must raise DNA issues at trial or on appeal.
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DNA Testing/Samples,
Wrongful Conviction,
News,
State Legislation.
Location:
Washington.
Under RCW 10.37.170, any person convicted of a felony who is serving ...
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