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Form LAB-207 Consent for Release of Non-reported Sexual Assault Evidence - Texas
What Is Form LAB-207?
This is a legal form that was released by the Texas Department of Public Safety - a government authority operating within Texas. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is LAB-207?
A: LAB-207 is a consent form used in Texas for releasing non-reported sexual assault evidence.
Q: What is the purpose of LAB-207?
A: The purpose of LAB-207 is to obtain consent from a victim of sexual assault to release their non-reported evidence for testing.
Q: Who uses LAB-207?
A: LAB-207 is used by law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories in Texas.
Q: What is considered non-reported evidence?
A: Non-reported evidence refers to evidence related to a sexual assault that has not been previously reported to law enforcement.
Q: Why is consent needed to release non-reported evidence?
A: Consent is necessary to protect the victim's privacy rights and ensure that their wishes regarding the release of evidence are respected.
Q: What happens after the non-reported evidence is released?
A: After the release of non-reported evidence, it will be tested by a forensic laboratory to collect any DNA or other forensic evidence that can help in the investigation of the sexual assault.
Q: Is LAB-207 specific to Texas?
A: Yes, LAB-207 is a form used specifically in Texas.
Q: Is LAB-207 mandatory?
A: No, the use of LAB-207 is not mandatory, but it provides a standardized process for obtaining consent to release non-reported sexual assault evidence.
Form Details:
- Released on March 1, 2020;
- The latest edition provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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