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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 15. Analysis of evidence; notification.
(a) All sexual assault evidence submitted pursuant to Section 10 of this Act on or after the effective date of this Act shall be analyzed within 6 months after receipt of all necessary evidence and standards by the Illinois State Police Laboratory or other designated laboratory if sufficient staffing and resources are available.
(b) If a consistent DNA profile has been identified by comparing the submitted sexual assault evidence with a known standard from a suspect or with DNA profiles in the CODIS database, the Illinois State Police shall notify the investigating law enforcement agency of the results in writing, and the Illinois State Police shall provide an automatic courtesy copy of the written notification to the appropriate State's Attorney's Office for tracking and further action, as necessary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 725. Criminal Procedure § 202/15. Analysis of evidence; notification - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-725-criminal-procedure/il-st-sect-725-202-15/
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