New York A01970 mandates the tracking of sexual offense evidence on a statewide electronic system within seven days of victim consent.

New York A01970 requires hospitals, law enforcement, and other entities to update and track the status and location of reported evidence collection kits within seven days of victim consent. The Division of Criminal Justice Services must establish protocols and guidelines for this tracking system. The system will track the location and status of each reported evidence collection kit from collection to final disposition. The tracking system will also allow survivors to anonymously track or receive updates regarding the status and location of their reported evidence collection kit.

New York A01970 mandates the tracking of sexual offense evidence on a statewide electronic system within seven days of victim consent.

New York A01970 requires hospitals, law enforcement, and other entities to update and track the status and location of reported evidence collection kits within seven days of victim consent. The Division of Criminal Justice Services must establish protocols and guidelines for this tracking system. The system will track the location and status of each reported evidence collection kit from collection to final disposition. The tracking system will also allow survivors to anonymously track or receive updates regarding the status and location of their reported evidence collection kit.