OAR 137-140-0070: Retention Periods for Biological Evidence
Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 2015-09-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Custodians shall retain biological evidence for any covered offense for the periods specified in ORS 137.707. (2) Custodians should confirm with the local district attorney whether a person convicted of a covered offense has served the person’s sentence. (3) Custodians shall use the form provided in Appendix A to seek early disposal of biological evidence. (4) Custodians shall not dispose of biological evidence without a signed order from a court. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]
Official history and status
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 133.709
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 133.705-133.717
History: DOJ 9-2015, f. 8-31-15, cert. ef. 9-1-15
This rule cites
- ORS 137.707 — resolved
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Official source: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/