Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 92-4-.01 - General Information

(1) The date and time of the independent scientific examination shall be determined by mutual agreement between the independent examiner and the Division of Forensic Sciences Supervising Official(s) within the time limits set out in the applicable court order or written request of a defendant and/or his attorney. The court order or written request shall specify the exact evidence items to be examined/analyzed (or released for examination) and shall specifically list any laboratory documentation to be provided. The court order or written request shall also identify any Division of Forensic Sciences instrumentation which the independent examiner requires, the name of the independent examiner, or the name of the independent testing facility. This order/written request shall be submitted to the Division of Forensic Sciences at least 72 hours in advance of the proposed date of the examination.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 92-4-.01

O.C.G.A. Sec. 17-16-4.

Original Rule entitled "General Information" adopted. F. Jan. 5, 1996; eff. Jan. 25, 1996.