Physical Evidence Section (PES) Simplified Reports
Physical Evidence Section (PES) Simplified Reports
Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences Building - 2355 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (214) 920-5900
Simplified Reports
The table below describes the content of simplified reports and identifies the components that are maintained in the case file.
Location in Simplified Reports | ||
Reporting Requirements | Report | Case File |
(a) A report title | x | |
(b) The name and address of the Laboratory; | x | |
(c) The location of laboratory activities if performed at a location other than the Laboratory; | x | |
(d) A unique identifier on each page of the report; | x | |
(e) The name and address of the requestor; | x | |
(f) An identification of the method(s) used; | x | |
(g) A description and unambiguous identification of the item(s) tested or calibrated. | x | |
(i) The condition of the item(s) when necessary for interpretation or application of results; | x | |
(h) The date of receipt of the test or calibration item(s) and date of sampling when relevant to the validity and application of results; | x | |
(i) The date(s) of analysis; | x | |
(i) For test reports, a single date for each analysis or a range of dates over which all analyses were performed will be included on the report. | x | |
(ii) For calibration certificates, the date of calibration will be included on the certificate. | x | |
(j) The issue date; | x | |
(k) A reference to the sampling plan or procedures used by the laboratory when relevant to the validity and application of results; | x | |
(l) A statement that the results relate only to the items tested, calibrated or sampled; | x | |
(m) Test or calibration results with, where appropriate, the units of measurement; | x | |
(n) Additions to, deviations or exclusions from the method(s); | x | |
(o) Name(s), role(s), and signature(s) of the individual(s) authorizing the report; and | x | |
(p) Clear identification when results are from external providers. | x |
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