9.1-1102 - Department to be isolated; security and protection of evidence. - Virginia Statutes

§ 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 theprotection of evidence.

B. The Department shall provide for security and protection of evidence,official samples, and all other samples submitted to the Department foranalysis or examination.

C. The Department shall ensure that its services are performed by skilledprofessionals who are qualified to testify in court regarding such services.

(2005, cc. 868, 881.)