La. Rev. Stat. § 15:556
Duties of the commission
Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 15 — Criminal Procedure · Status: effective
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(1) The commission shall develop recommendations for a standardized sexual assault collection kit and protocols for forensic medical examinations of victims of sexually oriented criminal offenses to be used statewide. The recommendations shall include but are not limited to recommendations for the physical dimensions, labeling, and contents of the collection kit, as well as recommendations regarding the collection and preservation of evidence from the examination and the identification of appropriate entities to perform the examination.
(2) The commission shall continuously review its standards and protocols and make subsequent recommendations as needed to ensure that the sexual assault collection kit and forensic medical examination protocols are up to date with technological advancements and best practices.
(3) Upon approval of the members, the commission may adopt additional projects, duties, or both as necessary to further the goal of the commission.
B. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 188, §2, eff. June 11, 2021.