Withdrawn Rationale:
These specifications describe the basic elements of a request for the scientific examination of physical evidence collected in the investigation of a sexual assault.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E30 on Forensic Sciences, these specification were withdrawn in January 2009 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
1. Scope
1.1 These specifications describe the basic elements of a request for the scientific examination of physical evidence collected in the investigation of a sexual assault. These specifications are designed to be used in conjunction with other specifications, guides, and practices associated with sexual assault examinations that are listed in Section .
1.2 These specifications outline considerations that will facilitate the analysis of sexual assault evidence by a potentially large group of forensic experts. These experts can include, but are not limited to, serologists, odontologists, latent print examiners, firearm and toolmark examiners, and trace materials analysts. The success of their combined work generally requires a clear understanding of the issues and relationships involved in the case.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E1843 Guide for Sexual Assault Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection
Index Terms
investigation; investigative report; request for scientific analysis; sexual assault;
DOI: 10.1520/E2057-00
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Citing ASTM Standards
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