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TCA 40-30-409

Preservation of evidence during pendency of proceeding – Sanctions

FELONYFelony

What does this charge mean?

Preservation of evidence during pendency of proceeding – Sanctions — Felony.

Penalty Details

ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
When the petition is not summarily dismissed, the court shall order that all evidence in the possession of the prosecution, law enforcement, laboratory, or the court that could be subjected to fingerprint analysis must be preserved during the pendency of the proceeding. The intentional destruction of evidence after such an order may result in appropriate sanctions, including criminal contempt for a knowing violation of the court’s order.
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TCA Section40-30-409