Criminal procedure; evidence has been lost or destroyed by the state; provide remedies

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements as to extraordinary motions for new trial generally, notice of filing of motion, limitations as to number of extraordinary motions in criminal cases, and DNA testing, so as to provide for remedies where evidence has been lost or destroyed by the state; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide that court clerks maintain and store all physical evidence introduced in felony trials after conviction; to provide for the preservation and documentation of certain evidence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.