Texas enacted a 'junk science' law in 2013 that allows defendants to bring legal challenges when forensic evidence that contributed to a conviction has subsequently been discredited.
January 01, 2013
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State-level statute enabling post-conviction challenges based on discredited forensic science.
In 2013, the Texas Legislature enacted a law commonly called the 'junk science law' that permits courts to review criminal convictions if the scientific basis for the conviction has evolved or been debunked.
January 01, 2013
high
legal
State-level procedural mechanism enabling post-conviction review based on changes in scientific standards.