Table 2.
Partial list of states in US and time requirements for submission of biological evidence for sexual assault cases, based on information provided by a government document [7].
| State(s) | Collection to LEO | LEO to laboratory |
|---|---|---|
| Florida,New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Idaho, Utah | No requirement | Within 30 d |
| Colorado | No requirement | Within 21 d |
| Illinois | No requirement | Within 10 business days |
| California | No requirement | Within 20 d |
| Connecticut | No requirement | Within 10 d |
| Ohio | No requirement | Within 30 d for DNA tests |
| Wisconsin | No requirement | “In a timely manner” |
| Tennessee, Virginia | No requirement | Within 60 d for DNA |
| Arizona | Within 5 d | Within 15 business days |
| District of Columbia | Within 7 d | Within 7 d |
| Georgia | 96 h | Within 30 d |
| Kentucky | Within 5 d | Within 30 d |
| Pennsylvania | Within 72 h | Within 15 d of consent for testing |
LEO: law enforcement officer.