Order for post-conviction DNA testing

HRS §844D-123, under Chapter 844D.

HRS §844D-123

[§844D-123] Order for post-conviction DNA testing. (a) The court shall order testing after a hearing if it finds that:

(b) The court may order testing after a hearing if it finds that:

(c) If evidence had previously been subjected to DNA analysis, by either the prosecution or defense, the court may order the prosecution or defense to provide each party and the court with access to the laboratory reports prepared in connection with the DNA analysis, as well as the underlying data and laboratory notes. If DNA or other analysis of evidence was previously conducted by either the prosecution or defense without knowledge of the other party, all information relating to the testing shall be disclosed by the motion for analysis or response. If the court orders DNA analysis under this section, the court shall order the production to each party and the court of any laboratory reports prepared in connection with the DNA analysis and, in its discretion, may order production of the underlying data and laboratory notes. [L 2005, c 112, pt of §1]