RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.

Summary

The bill narrows Hawaii’s requirement to keep all biological evidence after a conviction, keeping it only for certain serious felonies where the defendant’s identity was disputed and the evidence could be used for DNA testing. It lets courts approve early disposal, requires notice to the defendant, and gives the defendant a chance to object. The change aims to reduce storage burdens while preserving evidence needed for DNA‑based challenges.

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