Post-Conviction DNA Issues

§ 19.2-327.1 Motion by a convicted felon for scientific analysis of newly discovered or previously untested scientific evidence (.htm)
§ 19.2-270.4:1 Storage, preservation and retention of human biological evidence in felony cases(.htm)

The Division of Forensic Science has developed standards and guidelines for the method of custody, transfer and return of evidence under the above-mentioned code sections. The Division also worked with the Supreme Court of Virginia to develop model court orders that follow these standards and guidelines.

Standards & Guidelines

§ 19.2-327.1 (.pdf, 1 page)
§ 19.2-270.4:1 (.pdf, 2 pages)

Model Court Orders:

Order on Motion for Scientific Analysis (.pdf, 2 pages)
Order for Inventory of Biological Evidence in Possession of Clerk (.pdf, 1 page)
Order for Storage, Preservation and Retention of Evidence (.pdf, 1 page)