Virginia's law mandates a statewide electronic tracking system for physical evidence recovery kits related to sexual assault cases. The system assigns unique IDs to each kit, tracks their movement from collection to destruction, and is accessible to authorized entities. Healthcare providers must inform victims of the kit's ID and ensure proper data entry and updates, with confidentiality protections in place.
It is designed to track sexual assault evidence kits from collection to destruction, ensuring proper management, security, and accountability.
Health care providers, law enforcement agencies, the Division, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner can access and update the system.
Yes, records entered into the system are confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Providers must inform victims of the kit's unique identification number and provide information about the tracking system.