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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 4-561.02. Processing of PERKS and specimens.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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(a) Within 7 days after a sexual assault victim makes a report to the MPD, the MPD shall retrieve any PERK and specimens and deliver:

(1) The PERK to the Laboratory; and

(2) The biological specimens for toxicology testing to the OCME.

(b)(1) If a PERK is not involved in consumption litigation, the Laboratory shall process the PERK within 90 days after the Laboratory receives the PERK.

(2) If a PERK is involved in consumption litigation, the Laboratory shall process the PERK within 90 days after the Laboratory receives a consumption determination from the prosecution.

(b-1)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Laboratory may delegate the processing of a PERK to an accredited laboratory pursuant to a statement of work, which shall establish protocols for:

(A) Laboratory to notify the accredited laboratory that a PERK is available for processing;

(B) Delivery of the PERK to the accredited laboratory;

(C) Processing the PERK; and

(D) Delivery of the PERK and any results to the Laboratory.

(2) Even if Laboratory delegates the processing of a PERK to an accredited laboratory, Laboratory shall comply with the time periods described in subsection (b) of this section.

(c) The OCME shall process all biological specimens within 90 days after the date of receipt.

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