Virginia Lawyers Weekly

The Virginia State Crime Commission is suggesting allowing lawyers to help notify felons whose case files contain newly discovered but decades-old DNA evidence that could exonerate them.

Virginia’s one-of-a-kind DNA testing project began in 2005 when case files from 1973 through 1988 were ordered examined after five men were cleared from biological evidence preserved in their files before DNA testing began.

Legislators ordered the Forensic Science Board to notify those whose files contained biological evidence. Some members wanted to use volunteer attorneys to help find the individuals, but others were concerned about sharing private, personal information.

The Crime Commission suggested that lawmakers approve allowing the information to be shared with attorneys.

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