No fees have been charged so far. Court testimony has been available, and probably would be available to adjoining states and Canadian Provinces. Our laboratory is not certified. Deborah Palman has been certified as an expert witness in court. The other personnel have not had to appear yet.
Wardens bring in evidence for analysis with chain of custody forms.
Evidence is stored at the lab in secure areas, and if forwarded somewhere else, accompanied by lab personnel, sent by registered mail, and accompanied by chain of custody forms. Evidence tape is used to seal containers. A letter of results is sent upon completion of examination. Storage cabinets for dry materials. The Maine Department of Public Safety Lab does our firearms, fingerprint and traditional evidence work.