Utah § 53-10-402 - Bureau duties.
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§ 53-10-402. Bureau duties.
The bureau shall:
| (1) | provide quality, timely, and comprehensive analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes and crime-related incidents submitted by federal, state, county, and municipal criminal justice agencies; |
| (2) | provide expert testimony in courts of law regarding the scientific analysis and conclusion of forensic evidence using the most current and advanced analytical techniques and technology; |
| (3) | ensure the safety of all laboratory employees against exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious materials, and any other biochemical or toxic hazard which may pose a threat to the safety and well-being of bureau employees; |
| (4) | protect the chain of incoming evidence by ensuring all items are properly packaged, sealed, marked, stored, and delivered back to the submitting agency using established legal guidelines; |
| (5) | adopt systems of identification, including blood and firearms analysis, to be used by the division to facilitate law enforcement; |
| (6) | participate in establishing satellite laboratories in designated locations throughout the state; |
| (7) | provide assistance to the medical community in establishing guidelines for the proper handling of individuals who are the victims of sexual assault; and |
| (8) | upon request, provide law enforcement agencies technical and analytical support in the processing of crime scenes. |
Enacted by Chapter 263, 1998 General Session
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Section 53-10-402 ("Bureau duties.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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