These rule amendments provide that the substantive procedures and requirements for the collection, packaging, and submission of samples sent to the Arson Laboratory for analysis of evidence found at fire scenes will be contained in the incorporated ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

69A-63.001Bureau of Forensic Fire and Explosives Analysis Requirements and Procedures for Submission of Evidence

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: These rule amendments provide that the substantive procedures and requirements for the collection, packaging, and submission of samples sent to the Arson Laboratory for analysis of evidence found at fire scenes will be contained in the incorporated and adopted Form DFS-K1-2127, Guide to the Collection, Packaging, Submission and Analysis of Evidence. Further, the rule includes updates to the Evidence Submission Form (Form DFS-K5-1096).

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Evidence recovered during fire and arson investigations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 633.104(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.112 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Friday, November 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Forensic Arson Laboratory, 38 Academy Drive, Havana, FL 32333

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Carl Chasteen, [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Carl Chasteen, Chief of Forensic Services, Bureau of Forensic Fire and Explosives Analysis, Department of Financial Services, 38 Academy Drive, Havana, Florida 32333, [phone] or [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.