§ 9.1-1105. Reexamination by independent experts
Independent experts employed by (i) an attorney of record for a person accused of violation of any criminal law of the Commonwealth or (ii) the accused, for the purpose of reexamination of materials previously examined in any laboratory of the Department, shall conduct their analyses or examinations independently of the facilities, equipment, or supplies of […]
§ 9.1-1106. Disposal of certain hazardous materials
Any material that is seized in any criminal investigation and that is deemed to be hazardous to health and safety, may be disposed of upon written application of the Department to the attorney for the Commonwealth in the city or county where the material is seized or where any criminal prosecution in which the material […]
§ 9.1-1107. Disposal of certain other property after analysis
Personal property, including drugs, not disposed of under § 9.1-1106, that has been submitted to the Department for analysis or examination and that has not been reclaimed by the agency submitting the property for analysis or examination, may be disposed of by the Department in accordance with this section if, after the expiration of 120 […]
§ 9.1-1108. Disposal of property held by Department for more than 15 years
Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 9.1-1106 and 9.1-1107, the Department may file an application in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond seeking an order authorizing the disposal of all personal property, including drugs, received by the Department more than 15 years prior to the filing of the application. The application, under oath, shall […]
§ 9.1-1101.1. Purchase of forensic laboratory services
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department may make and enter into contracts or agreements for forensic laboratory services with any laboratory located in the Commonwealth that is operated by an institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth or a corporate entity that is wholly owned by an institution of higher education […]
§ 9.1-1101.2. Possession or transfer of unlawful items by Department employees while engaged in the performance of official duties
Whenever the possession or transfer of any item or material is prohibited by law, such prohibition shall not apply to any Department employee who possesses or transfers such prohibited item or material while engaged in the performance of his official duties. 2019, c. 507.
§ 9.1-1102. Department to be isolated; security and protection of evidence
A. The Department and its facilities shall be located so as to ensure the protection of evidence. B. The Department shall provide for security and protection of evidence, official samples, and all other samples submitted to the Department for analysis or examination. C. The Department shall ensure that its services are performed by skilled professionals […]
§ 9.1-1103. Forensic Science Academy
The Forensic Science Academy, formerly within the Division of Forensic Science, shall be transferred to the Department, and shall provide advanced training to law-enforcement agencies in the location, collection, and preservation of evidence. 2005, cc. 868, 881.
§ 9.1-1104. Rights of accused person or his attorney to results of investigation or to investigation
Upon the request of any person accused of a crime or upon the request of an accused person’s attorney, the Department or the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services shall furnish to the accused or his attorney the results of any investigation that has been conducted by it and that is related in any way to […]
§ 9.1-1100. Department of Forensic Science created; Director
There is hereby created in the executive branch of state government, a Department of Forensic Science (the Department), which formerly existed as a division within the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The Department shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly if in session when such […]