Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 60 - Laboratories and Medical Examiner
Subchapter 05 - State Laboratory
Part 3 - Collection of Bodily Substances for Criminal Identification Purposes (216-RICR-60-05-3)
Section 216-RICR-60-05-3.3 - General Requirements

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 60 05 3.3

Current through September 18, 2024

3.3.1 Scope of Application

A. These regulations apply to the seizure of any of the following: samples of blood, saliva, hair, bodily tissues, bodily fluids, or dental impressions from the body of a person that may yield evidence of the identity of the perpetrator of a crime when subjected to scientific or other forensic analysis. When any of the samples are seized, the seizure shall be conducted in accordance with this Part.

B. By adopting this Part, the Department does not intend to determine under what circumstances a search warrant is required, or should be issued, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-5-2.

3.3.2 Integrity of Specimen

Specimens of bodily tissues and substances obtained for analysis shall be collected in a manner to ensure the integrity of the specimen(s).

3.3.3 Exposure to Infectious Material

All specimens shall be collected in an appropriate manner to minimize the occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and to reduce the likelihood of exposure to disease.

3.3.4 Packaging and Labeling of Specimen

A. All specimens of bodily tissues and substances collected pursuant to the Act shall be collected, properly packaged, and properly preserved as required by this Part.

B. To the extent possible, all specimens shall include appropriate identifying information, such as the name, date of birth, and gender of the person to whom the specimen belongs, the name or initials of the individual collecting the specimen, the case number, date(s)/ time(s) on which the specimens were collected or transferred, a brief description of the sample, and the name of the agency submitting the specimen.

C. Evidence shall be sealed in a manner to prevent deleterious changes and/or contamination. Seals shall be of a kind that readily show signs of tampering.

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