ASTM E1843-96(2003)
Standard Guide for Sexual Assault Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection

Standard No.

ASTM E1843-96(2003)

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1843-96(2010)

Latest

ASTM E1843-20

Scope

1.1 This guide covers the basic components for the development of a sexual assault investigation protocol, with specific attention to the examination of assault scenes, victims and suspects of sexual assault, the recovery of testimonial, physical, and behavioral evidence, and the preservation and custody of physical evidence.

1.2 This guide outlines procedures requiring the experience of experts in a diversity of fields. A multidisciplinary team approach to sexual assault investigation is necessary and is the current standard of care. This team should include members skilled in the following disciplines: law enforcement, criminalistics, victim advocacy, and clinical, forensic practice.

ASTM E1843-96(2003) history

• 2020 ASTM E1843-20 Standard Guide for Sexual Violence Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection Protocol
• 2016 ASTM E1843-16 Standard Guide for Sexual Assault Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection
• 1996 ASTM E1843-96(2010) Standard Guide for Sexual Assault Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection
• 1996 ASTM E1843-96(2003) Standard Guide for Sexual Assault Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection
• 1996 ASTM E1843-96 Standard Guide for Sexual Assault Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection