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Latent Print Procedures Manual, Virginia Department of Forensic Science

NCJ Number
311606
Date Published
March 2025
Length
86 pages
Abstract

Latent Print examinations comprise a wide variety of evidence and examination types. This manual consists of the
procedures used to analyze evidence submitted to the Latent Print (LX) Section of the Virginia Department of
Forensic Science (the Department, DFS). This manual provides the basis for effective quality management of
analyses. The Department’s Quality Manual (QM) and Safety Manual provide additional guidelines.

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Date Published: March 1, 2025