Specifies the types of cases in which evidence must be retained post-conviction and the process by which evidence may be disposed of earlier than the standard period of retention, which includes a procedure for defendants to oppose the disposal of biological evidence by filing an objection with the court. Authorizes the court, upon motion of a defendant or prosecutor or on the court's own motion, to order the retention of biological evidence in any felony case for a certain period under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Statutes affected:
SB3073: 844D-121, 844D-126
SB3073 SD1: 844D-1, 844D-121, 844D-126
SB3073 HD1: 844D-1, 844D-121, 844D-126