Statutory Authority
The Department, Forensic Science Board, and Scientific Advisory Committee
§9.1-1100 | Department of Forensic Science created; Director |
§9.1-1101 | Powers and duties of the Department |
§9.1-1102 | Department to be isolated; security and protection of evidence |
§9.1-1103 | Forensic Science Academy |
§9.1-1104 | Rights of accused person or his attorney to results of investigation or to investigation |
§9.1-1105 | Reexamination by independent experts |
§9.1-1106 | Disposal of certain hazardous materials |
§9.1-1107 | Disposal of certain other property after analysis |
§9.1-1108 | Disposal of property held by Division for more than 15 years |
§9.1-1109 | Forensic Science Board; membership |
§9.1-1110 | Functions of Forensic Science Board |
§9.1-1111 | Scientific Advisory Committee; membership |
§9.1-1112 | Meetings and chairman |
§9.1-1113 | Functions of the Scientific Advisory Committee |
Breath Testing and DUI / DUID Blood Testing
§18.2-267 | Preliminary analysis of breath to determine alcoholic content of blood |
§18.2-268.6 | Transmission of blood samples |
§18.2-268.7 | Transmission of blood test results; use as evidence |
§18.2-268.8 | Fees |
§18.2-268.9 | Assurance of breath-test validity; use of test results as evidence |
§18.2-268.10 | Evidence of violation of §18.2-266 or §18.2-266.1 |
§18.2-268.11 | Substantial Compliance |
Certificates of Analysis
§19.2-187 | Admission into evidence of certain certificates of analysis |
§19.2-187.01 | Certificate of analysis as evidence of chain of custody of material described therein |
§19.2-187.1 | Right to examine person performing analysis or involved in chain of custody |
§19.2-187.2 | Procedure for subpoena duces tecum of analysis evidence |
§19.2-188 | Reports and records received as evidence |
§19.2-188.1 | Testimony regarding identification of controlled substances |
DNA Analysis and Data Bank
§19.2-270.5 | DNA profile admissible in criminal proceeding |
§19.2-310.2 | Blood, saliva, or tissue sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction of certain crimes |
§19.2-310.2:1 | Saliva or tissue sample required for DNA analysis after arrest for a violent felony. |
§19.2-310.3 | Procedures for withdrawal of blood sample for DNA analysis |
§19.2-310.3:1 | Procedures for taking saliva or tissue sample for DNA analysis. |
§19.2-310.4 | Procedures for conducting DNA analysis of blood sample |
§19.2-310.5 | DNA data bank exchange |
§19.2-310.6 | Unauthorized uses of DNA data bank; forensic samples; penalties |
§19.2-310.7 | Expungement |
Confidentiality and Expungement
§16.1-299.1 | Sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction or adjudication of felony |
Sex Offenders and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act
§9.1-903 | Registration Procedures |
Scientific Analysis of Newly Discovered or Untested Scientific Evidence
§19.2-327.1 | Motion by a convicted felon for scientific analysis of newly discovered or previously untested scientific evidence; procedure |
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts
§16.1-299.1 | Blood sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction or adjudication of felony |