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Department of Forensic Biology
Forensic Biology Evidence and Case Management Manuals
This manual contains procedures related to (1) evidence intake, distribution, and return; and (2) case handling, including evidence examination guidelines; handling, evaluation, and troubleshooting of cases which are in progress; report writing and reviews.
The procedures on this page apply to versions in effect from January 1, 2025, to the present. The effective dates are indicated in the file name in the format MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY. Documents will open in .PDF format.
Note: The most current manual in each section is the first link listed.
Click or press the enter key on any topic below to access the relevant PDF file of the associated procedure.
Abbreviations
Administrative Completion of Cases
Administrative Review
Case Acceptance and Evidence Sign-in
Case Files
Case Management
Evidence Control
Evidence Examination
- Evidence Examination effective 09/08/26 - current
- Evidence Examination effective 03/20/26 - 09/07/26
- Evidence Examination effective 11/12/25 - 03/19/26
- Evidence Examination effective 09/26/25 - 11/11/25
- Evidence Examination effective 06/12/25 - 09/25/25
- Evidence Examination effective 12/20/24 - 06/11/25
Evidence Examination Tablet User Guide
Human Remains Examination
IR Camera User Guide
Postmortem Specimen and Preservation Holds
Reports
Subcontracting
Technical Review