RS 15:623: Submission of sexual assault collection kits

A. Within thirty days of receiving a sexual assault collection kit for a reported case, the criminal justice agency shall submit the sexual assault collection kit to a forensic laboratory for testing.

B. If a prosecuting agency makes an official request for analysis of a sexual assault collection kit, the criminal justice agency shall submit the sexual assault collection kit to a forensic laboratory within thirty days of receiving the request from the prosecuting agency.