# Justice Manual § 9-13.002: Storage of Evidence in Criminal Matters and Cases

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-13.002
- **Heading:** Storage of Evidence in Criminal Matters and Cases
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-13.000 - Obtaining Evidence / Justice Manual § 9-13.002

## Text

Department prosecuting components generally should not take custody of physical evidence in criminal matters and cases, as evidence should remain in the custody of the investigating agency unless otherwise required by law or when the evidence is obtained through the mutual legal assistance channel. However, when a prosecuting component is authorized to store physical evidence or sensitive high-risk physical evidence, such as in a specialized unit or lab, it must follow applicable Department policies and procedures for storing the evidence. See, e.g.,
JM 3-15.130
(United States Attorneys’ Offices).

[added December 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-13.001 Electronic Recording of Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.001.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.002 Storage of Evidence in Criminal Matters and Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.002.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.100 Use of Body-Worn Cameras by Task Force Officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.100.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.150 Processing Ballistics Evidence in Connection with Criminal Investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.150.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.200 Communications with Represented Persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.200.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.300 Polygraphs—Department Policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.300.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.400 Obtaining Information From, or Records of, Members of the News Media; and Questioning, Arresting, or Charging Members of the News Media](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.400.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.410 Guidelines for Issuing Subpoenas to Attorneys for Information Relating to the Representation of Clients](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.410.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.420 Searches of Premises of Subject Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.420.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.500 International Legal Assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.500.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.510 Obtaining Evidence Abroad—General Considerations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.510.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.512 Intended Use of the Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.512.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.514 Time Required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.514.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-13.516 Cost of Obtaining Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-13.516.md)

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