5-04/160.30 - Disposition of Evidence Held At Scientific Services Bureau



When Scientific Services Bureau receives evidence for analysis and/or examination and the station/unit determines that the circumstances or evidence does not justify a criminal complaint or the defendant in the case has pleaded guilty and the evidence will not be used in court, the concerned station/unit shall immediately notify Scientific Services Bureau of such fact to eliminate the need for analysis.  Upon notification, Scientific Services Bureau will return the evidence to the station/unit, participating agency, or Central Property custodian for disposition.