State of Rhode Island
Department of Health
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.
State Health Laboratory, 50 Orms St., Room 306, Providence, RI 02904. Evidence Receiving is open from 8:30 AM-12:00 NOON, Monday-Friday. Impaired driving cases from law enforcement agencies are accepted from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, in Room 304.
The Center for Forensic Sciences provides forensic evidence testing for various law enforcement and government agencies.