Standard Specification for Equipment and Supplies in Sexual Violence Investigations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-12-2020

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This specification describes the basic instruments used for the medical-legal examination of victims or suspects, or both, in sexual violence investigations. These specifications are designed to be used in conjunction with other specifications, guides, and practices associated with sexual violence examinations that are listed in Section 2.

1.2Additional information can be found in Terminology E1732, Guide E1843, Specifications E2057, and Practice E2123.

1.3This standard cannot replace knowledge, skills, or abilities acquired through education, training, and experience (see Practice E2917, Education and Training) and is to be used in conjunction with professional judgement by individuals with such discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	E 30
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	3
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 2124 : 2015

ASTM E 2123 : 2020	Standard Practice for Preservation of Evidence in Sexual Violence Investigation
ASTM E 1843 : 2020	Standard Guide for Sexual Violence Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection Protocol

ASTM E 1732 : 2024	Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
ASTM E 1732 : 2022	Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
ASTM E 1732 : 2019	Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
ASTM E 2057 : 2023	Standard Specifications for Preparation of Laboratory Analysis Requests in Sexual Violence Investigations
ASTM E 2917 : 2024	Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs
ASTM E 2917 : 2019 : REV A	Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs
ASTM E 1843 : 2020	Standard Guide for Sexual Violence Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection Protocol
ASTM E 2123 : 2020	Standard Practice for Preservation of Evidence in Sexual Violence Investigation
ASTM E 2057 : 2010 : R2015	Standard Specifications for Preparation of Laboratory Analysis Requests in Sexual Assault Investigations
ASTM E 1732 : 2019 : EDT 1	Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science