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§ 9.1-1105 Reexamination by independent experts

Independent experts employed by (i) an attorney of record for a person accused of violation of any criminal law of the Commonwealth or (ii) the accused, for the purpose of reexamination of materials previously examined in any laboratory of the Department, shall conduct their analyses or examinations independently of the facilities, equipment, or supplies of the Department.

History

This law was first created in 2005. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 868 and 881 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2005, cc. 868, 881.

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