{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-561.02","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 4-561.02","heading":"Processing of PERKs and specimens.","body":"(a)\nWithin 7 days after a sexual assault victim makes a report to the MPD, the MPD shall retrieve any PERK and specimens and deliver:\n(1)\nThe PERK to the DFS; and\n(2)\nThe biological specimens for toxicology testing to the OCME.\n\n(b)\n(1)\nIf a PERK is not involved in consumption litigation, the DFS shall process the PERK within 90 days after DFS receives the PERK.\n(2)\nIf a PERK is involved in consumption litigation, the DFS shall process the PERK within 90 days after the DFS receives a consumption determination from the prosecution.\n\n(b-1)\n(1)\nNotwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the DFS may delegate the processing of a PERK to an accredited laboratory pursuant to a statement of work, which shall establish protocols for:\n(A)\nDFS to notify the accredited laboratory that a PERK is available for processing;\n(B)\nDelivery of the PERK to the accredited laboratory;\n(C)\nProcessing the PERK; and\n(D)\nDelivery of the PERK and any results to the DFS.\n(2)\nEven if DFS delegates the processing of a PERK to an accredited laboratory, DFS shall comply with the time periods described in subsection (b) of this section.\n\n(c)\nThe OCME shall process all biological specimens within 90 days after the date of receipt.","path":["Title 4. Public Care Systems.","Chapter 5. Victims of Crime.","Subchapter IV. Sexual Assault Response."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/4-561.02","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"2d149fb559da59f45fcd8479fca7760a530f6704d22c2cf8d78aea633fc6c74c","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-561.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-561.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}