Virginia Code 9.1-1102: Department to be isolated; security and protection of evidence.
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A. The Department and its facilities shall be located so as to ensure the protection of evidence.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 9.1-1102
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
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.