Before Department agencies may commence the seized evidence disposal process, the Special Agent in Charge (“SAC”) of the field office that seized the evidence must confirm that all relevant criteria described in 9-14.001 have been met. After confirmation is complete, the SAC shall electronically transmit to the Criminal Chief of the USAO or the Section Chief of the Department division with prosecutorial jurisdiction of the case written notice of the agency’s intent to commence the seized evidence disposal process on evidence seized in the case at the expiration of the thirtieth day after which notice was provided. If more than one USAO or Department division with prosecutorial jurisdiction investigated, prosecuted, or otherwise assisted with the case, the SAC shall provide notice to each such office or division.

[added December 2020]