§ 1371 Short title - Program duration.

Here's a plain English summary of this rule.

This law creates something called the "DNA Forensic Testing Act." It sets up a program through the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System that allows DNA testing in certain criminal cases. The program is run by the state agency that provides legal help to people who can't afford their own lawyer.

The rule also sets a deadline for the program. It was set up to run only until July 1, 2005. After that date, the program as described in this law would end unless lawmakers took action to extend it or make it permanent.

For someone involved in a criminal case, this rule mainly matters as a starting point. It tells you the program exists and names it, but the real details about who can request DNA testing and how the process works are found in the other sections of the DNA Forensic Testing Act.