§ 40728. Establishment of best practices for evidence retention

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(a)In general The Director of the National Institute of Justice, in consultation with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and government laboratories, shall—

(1)establish best practices for evidence retention to focus on the preservation of forensic evidence; and

(2)assist State, local, and tribal governments in adopting and implementing the best practices established under paragraph (1).

(b)Deadline Not later than 1 year after December 16, 2016, the Director of the National Institute of Justice shall publish the best practices established under subsection (a)(1).

(c)Limitation Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or obligate compliance with the best practices established under subsection (a)(1).

(Pub. L. 108–405, title IV, § 414, as added Pub. L. 114–324, § 13(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1958.)

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Pub. L. 108–405, title IV, § 414
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Establishment of best practices for evidence retention

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U.S.C.§ 14136f

Pub. L.Pub. L. 108–405, title IV, § 414

Pub. L.Pub. L. 114–324, § 13(a)

Stat.130 Stat. 1958

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