2019 Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding
Chapter 7. Postconviction DNA Testing and Analysis
35-38-7-8. Prima facie proof required
Sec. 8. After complying with section 7 of this chapter, the court shall determine whether the petitioner has presented prima facie proof of the following:
(1) That the evidence sought to be tested is material to identifying the petitioner as:
(A) the perpetrator of; or
(B) an accomplice to;
the offense that resulted in the petitioner's conviction.
(2) That a sample of the evidence that the petitioner seeks to subject to DNA testing and analysis is in the possession or control of either:
(A) the state or a court; or
(B) another person, and, if this clause applies, that a sufficient chain of custody for the evidence exists to suggest that the evidence has not been substituted, tampered with, replaced, contaminated, or degraded in any material aspect.
(3) The evidence sought to be tested:
(A) was not previously tested; or
(B) was tested, but the requested DNA testing and analysis will:
(i) provide results that are reasonably more discriminating and probative of the identity of the perpetrator or accomplice; or
(ii) have a reasonable probability of contradicting prior test results.
(4) A reasonable probability exists that the petitioner would not have:
(A) been:
(i) prosecuted for; or
(ii) convicted of;
the offense; or
(B) received as severe a sentence for the offense;
if exculpatory results had been obtained through the requested DNA testing and analysis.
As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
