§ 15:556 — Duties of the commission

§556. Duties of the commission
A.(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B. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 188, §2, eff.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.

Legislative History

Acts 2011, No. 318, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2018, No. 354, §1; Acts 2021, No. 188, §§1, 2, eff. June 11, 2021.