SECTION 375:30-11-4. Request for Laboratory Examination form

(a)   All submissions of evidence to an OSBI Laboratory shall be accompanied with an RFLE. The only exceptions are as follows:

(1)   Mailed blood alcohol kits-A photocopy of the kit form shall replace the RFLE;

(2)   Convicted felon DNA kits DNA offender samples

(b)   The requesting/submitting officer shall completely and legibly fill out the RFLE.

(1)   All evidence submitted shall be itemized on the RFLE or an attachment to the RFLE.

(2)   A statement of facts or incident report and submitting agency's case number may be attached to the RFLE. This information may be forwarded to the OSBI laboratory at a later date if requested by an OSBI Laboratory Analyst.

(3)   The RFLE should also clarify the types of examinations requested and any special needs of the requesting/submitting agency.

(4)   Prior to submitting an RFLE with evidence, the submitting officer shall:

(A)   Unload all firearms submitted and document the unloading on both the RFLE and the container holding the firearm.

(B)   Label and package all known carcinogens, mutagens, highly toxic substances, volatile or foul smelling chemicals or compounds in a manner to assure the safety and security of OSBI Laboratory personnel.

(C)   Properly and safely package and label knives and other sharp objects and biological samples using hazard labels and protective containers.

(5)   A separate RFLE must be completed for each case, and for each time additional evidence is submitted for an existing laboratory case.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2542, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1871, eff 7-31-10]