5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1005-2-9.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 5 CCR 1005-2-9.5 - Chain of Custody, Security, and Specimen Retention Facility Space

9.5.1 The laboratory must have a system to document the complete chain of custody of all forensic specimens to include receipt, storage, personnel handling the specimens, external transfers and disposal.

9.5.2 The laboratory must issue instructions to user agencies that include the requirements for specimen types(s), unique identification, and volume.

9.5.3 The laboratory must document the condition of the sample, external package and individual evidence seals.

9.5.4 The laboratory must compare the evidence seals against the corresponding requisition and document any discrepancies. When discrepancies occur, documentation must state how the discrepancy was resolved.

9.5.5 The laboratory must maintain a current list of authorized personnel.

9.5.6 The laboratory must restrict entry into the laboratory only to authorized personnel.

9.5.7 The laboratory must have provisions for securing the laboratory during non-working hours.

9.5.8 The laboratory must secure short and long-term storage areas when not in use.

9.5.9 The laboratory must log in and aliquot specimens in a secure area.

9.5.10 There must be adequate space to perform the analyses in the laboratory.

5 CCR 1005-2-9.5

41 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/2018

42 CR 02, January 25, 2019, effective 2/14/2019