Submitting Forensic Evidence

Forensic evidence is any material object that may be tested using scientific methodology yielding test results and testimony that is usable in a court of law.

The Center for Forensic Sciences accepts evidence in criminal investigations only. Submissions from the public or those related to civil cases are not accepted.

Evidence Submission Location/Hours

State Health Laboratories, 150 Richmond Street, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02903. The building is located at the corner of Richmond Street and Clifford Street. Evidence submissions are received at the back of the building, near the loading docks. Please use the door on the right, which is reserved for law enforcement. There is a small visitor parking lot, which can be accessed via Clifford Street. (Tip: Put "50 Clifford Street" into your GPS and drive down the street until you see the parking lot entrance on the left that leads back towards the loading docks. Do not park in the lot reserved for 72 Clifford Street.)

Evidence Receiving is open from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. 

Impaired driving cases from law enforcement agencies are accepted from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

What You Must Do to Submit Forensic Evidence

• Present a valid picture ID in order to receive a visitor badge at the reception desk.
• Complete and submit a Evidence Examination Request and Receipt form.
• Provide a copy of the police report for Forensic Biology/DNA submissions and Toxicology law enforcement impaired driving cases.
• The Center for Forensic Sciences Services Manual contains comprehensive information regarding evidence submission and services offered.

What We Are Doing

The Center for Forensic Sciences provides forensic evidence testing for various law enforcement and government agencies.