Virginia § 9.1-1102 - Department to be isolated; security and protection of evidence
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 9.1-1102 — Department to be isolated; security and protection of evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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 the protection of evidence.
B. The Department shall provide for security and protection of evidence, official samples, and all other samples submitted to the Department for analysis or examination.
C. The Department shall ensure that its services are performed by skilled professionals who are qualified to testify in court regarding such services.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 9.1-1102
What does Code of Virginia § 9.1-1102 cover?
Section 9.1-1102 ("Department to be isolated; security and protection of evidence") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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