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Section 1. Definitions
Section 2Conditions for filing motion for forensic or scientific analysis; affect of chapter upon analysis under other circumstances
Section 3Filing of motion; contents; motion for discovery; affidavit of factual innocence; expeditious review of motion
Section 4Jurisdiction over motion; service of motion; response by prosecuting attorney
Section 5Appointed counsel
Section 6Hearing
Section 7Findings of fact and conclusions of law; criteria for allowing requested analysis; orders for discovery
Section 8Conditions of analysis; selection of forensic service provider; equal access to personnel and information; retention of material evidence to allow for replicate analysis; cooperation with laboratory by moving party
Section 9Time for performing analysis
Section 10Cost of analysis
Section 11Effect of proceedings on terms of sentence imposed
Section 12Disclosure of analysis results; orders to produce data, documents and notes
Section 13Additional analysis ordered upon inconclusive findings
Section 14Victim notification
Section 15Waiver of right to file motion prohibited
Section 16Retention and preservation of evidence or biological material by governmental entities; regulations
Section 17Civil or criminal liability of governmental officials; willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence by governmental entities resulting in deterioration or destruction of evidence; damages
Section 18Appeals