Post-conviction DNA Testing in Utah

Any person convicted of a felony offense may petition the trial court that entered the judgment of conviction for DNA testing at any time. The law was amended in 2018 to remove the requirement that defendants prove a failure to request DNA testing earlier was not for “tactical reasons.” Effective: 2001; Amended most recently: 2018.

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