Crime Lab Service Request Guide
This guide helps you determine the correct procedure for submitting evidence. Select a service area to begin.
What is your main service area?
Contact Information
Biology Case Consultations / Pre-approvals
Homicides/Aggravated Assaults - Contact Meghan Curran at (801) 707-6364
Sexual Assaults/Property Crimes - Contact Melissa Richards at (801) 656-8413
Unsolved/Cold Cases - Contact Rebekah Kay at (801) 957-8602
General Questions?
Contact Evidence Intake at (801) 964-4547
Biology Section
Sexual Assault
If a kit was collected, it should be submitted first. Other items can be submitted with approval once DNA testing on the kit is complete. Contact Melissa Richards for screenings of evidence that isn't a kit. Call 801-656-8413
SAK Packaging Guidelines →Homicide
A case consultation with Meghan Curran is required prior to submission. Call 801-707-6364.
Biology Packaging Guidelines →Aggravated Assault
A case consultation with Meghan Curran is required prior to submission. Call 801-707-6364.
Biology Packaging Guidelines →Property Crimes
Includes theft, burglary, and robbery. Currently accepting up to two items that have a possible biological fluid such as blood, saliva, or seminal fluid. For questions regarding property crimes, contact Melissa Richards at 801-656-8413
Biology Packaging Guidelines →Weapon Possession
Currently not accepting Weapon Possession cases for DNA analysis.
Unsolved/Cold Cases
For a case review/consult regarding additional or advanced DNA testing, contact Rebekah Kay at 801-957-8602
Controlled Substances
Controlled Substance Analysis
Standard submission for controlled substance analysis.
Chemistry Packaging Guidelines →Purity / Q&Q (Meth Only)
Suspected Meth Only. Must be between 5 and 500 grams net weight. Must have a letter from the Federal Prosecutor.
Chemistry Packaging Guidelines →Clandestine Lab Analysis
Standard submission for clandestine lab analysis (clan labs).
Chemistry Packaging Guidelines →General Chemical Analysis
Standard submission for general chemical unknowns.
Chemistry Packaging Guidelines →Firearms & Toolmarks
Firearms (Comparison)
Standard submission where you have a firearm and casings/bullet to compare it to.
Firearms Packaging Guidelines →Distance Determination
Standard submission for distance determination analysis.
Firearms Packaging Guidelines →Shooting Reconstruction
Standard submission for shooting reconstruction.
Firearms Packaging Guidelines →Serial Number Restoration
Standard submission for restoring obliterated serial numbers.
Firearms Packaging Guidelines →Trace Evidence & Latent Prints
Latent Print Examination
For a case consultation, contact Andrew Pacejka, Latent Prints Supervisor, at (801) 330-4422.
General Packaging Guidelines →Fire Debris Analysis
Standard submission for fire debris / arson analysis.
Fire Debris Packaging Guidelines →