Sec. 420.033. CHAIN OF CUSTODY. Medical, law enforcement, department, and laboratory personnel who handle evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense under this chapter or other law shall maintain the chain of custody of the evidence from the time the evidence is collected until the time the evidence is destroyed.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (S.B. 1636), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services
Subchapter B. Collection, Preservation, and Tracking of Evidence of Sex Offense
Section 420.031. Evidence Collection Protocol; Kits
Section 420.032. Photo Documentation Required for Child Victims in Certain Counties
Section 420.033. Chain of Custody
Section 420.034. Statewide Electronic Tracking System