Each laboratory contains an Evidence Receiving Section to handle the submission and return of evidence to the Department of Forensic Science.
Please click here for evidence receiving updates related to the COVID-19 virus.
Evidence Receiving contact information:
| CENTRAL (Ellen Spain) Phone: 804.588.4027 Fax: 804.786.6924 Email: dfscentralevidencereceiving@dfs.virginia.gov or Ellen.Spain@dfs.virginia.gov |
| EASTERN (David Kvello) Phone: 757.355.5967 Fax: 757.683.2398 Email: dfseasternevidencereceiving@dfs.virginia.gov or David.Kvello@dfs.virginia.gov |
| NORTHERN (Amanda Matthews) Phone: 703.334.9766 Fax: 703.335.8365 Email: dfsnorthernevidencereceiving@dfs.virginia.gov or Amanda.Matthews@dfs.virginia.gov |
| WESTERN (Chris McVey) Phone: 540.283.5906 Fax: 540.561-6631 Email: dfswesternevidencereceiving@dfs.virginia.gov or Christopher.McVey@dfs.virginia.gov |
For information on evidence packaging and submission, please see the Evidence Handling and Laboratory Capabilities Guide.
For information on forensic kits and RFLE forms, please see the Forensic Kit page.