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Rule 95 Initiation of Proceedings

XII. Post-conviction Motion for Dna Analysis; New Trial Hearing

(a) Person Entitled to Bring a Motion; Filing and Service. Any person who satisfies the prerequisites of 15 M.R.S. § 2137 may file a motion for DNA analysis as provided under 15 M.R.S. § 2138(1). Filing and serving must be in accordance with Rule 49.

(b) Docketing and Assignment. A post-conviction motion for DNA analysis pursuant to 15 M.R.S. ch. 305-B shall be docketed by the clerk in the Unified Criminal Docket. The motion shall be assigned as provided under 15 M.R.S. § 2138(1).