Exhibit Return

All exhibits, including sub-samples (such as DNA extracts) are returned to the agency or associated repositories upon completion of the examination. Some exceptions include exhibits consumed in analysis (including 'cuttings'), uninitiated explosives and ammunition components retained in archive for possible future comparison to cases linked via IBIS/CIBIN matches. 

 

Please contact the FAC if you require exhibits to be returned quickly: 

• for court

• for subsequent examination outside of NFLS

• to return an item to its owner

Return of Documentation

The documentation gathered and produced by NFLS for each laboratory file is retained for a period of 2 years following the last activity noted on file. Following this time period, all documentation (including reports, working file, etc.) are returned to the submitting agency.

Packages may be returned from any or all of the NFLS laboratory sites in Surrey, Edmonton and/or Ottawa, depending on where the examinations have taken place.

 

IMPORTANT
 
The documentation required to re-activate an NFLS laboratory file is included in the returned packages and is not retained by NFLS. 

It is important to follow your agency's retention policies in order to ensure the documentation for open cases is available in the future, should it be required.  Further analysis may not be possible if this documentation is not available.

Disclosure

Prior to the return of documentation, disclosure of laboratory generated materials can be requested. 

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• Complete the latest Request for Disclosure form in consultation with the Crown Attorney.

• Submit the completed for to FAC-CEJ@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

NFLS requires 30 days notice in order to provide a disclosure package of the documents.​