Time Between Crime Occurrence and Submission of Evidence

This phase typically involves one or more law enforcement agencies actively collecting physical evidence, conducting interviews, developing leads, etc.^2,3

Depending on the case situation and services provided by the local laboratory, there may be considerable coordination between law enforcement and laboratory personnel. Some laboratories provide on-site crime scene assistance, which requires analysts to function outside of the laboratory. Other situations involve telephone or in-person conferences. All of these activities are critical to the proper prioritization of evidence and laboratory requests.

² Example of evidence submission criteria for a forensic laboratory: Ohio State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Agency Submission Guidelines Criteria for Evidence Submission PDF download: 164kB • Visit the Ohio State Highway Patrol »
³ Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Forensic Sciences Laboratory: Guidelines for the Collection and Submission of Forensic Evidence PDF download: 2.3MB

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