Policies & Procedures
Montana Forensic Science Division currently published policies and procedures are provided for each section. If you require archived policies, please contact Quality Assurance Manager at [email protected]. These documents are generated by a different vendor and may not meet accessibility requirements.
- Amplification of Reference Samples
- Binary Mixture Interpretation for Qiagen QS
- Biology Amplification Procedures
- Biology Analytical Controls
- Biology Data Evaluation, Results, Conclusions, Statistics
- Biology Extraction Procedures
- Biology General Case Procedures
- Biology Quality Manual
- Biology Training Manual
- Biology Y-STR Analysis Procedures
- CODIS Analysis Procedures
- Data Analysis with GeneMapper ID-X
- DNA Contamination Flowchart
- DNA Reagents
- PowerQuant Quantification Procedure
- Qiagen Investigatory 24plex QS
- Serological Examination
- STRmix Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Table of Biology Abbreviations
- Y-Screening Procedures
- C-100 Validation/Verification
- C-102 Color Test Reagents
- C-104 Evidence Handling
- C-105 Uncertainty of Measurement
- C-106 Critical Reagents and Reference Materials
- C-202 Sampling Plan
- C-205 Glossary
- C-206 Abbreviations
- C-300 Balances
- C-301 GC-MS Maintenance and Calibration Check
- C-302 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer and Accessories
- C-307 LC-MS-MS Maintenance and Calibration Check
- C-404 General Chemical Analysis
- C-600 Clandestine Laboratory Analysis
- C-900 Controlled Substances Training
- C-904 Clandestine Laboratory Analysis Training
- F-100 Performance Verification and Calibration of Measuring
- F-101 Reagent Logbook
- F-102 Armorer’s Weights Performance Verification
- F-103 Microscope Performance Verification, Calibration, and Service
- F-104 Barrel and Overall Length Measuring Instrument Calibration
- F-105 Estimation of the Uncertainty of Measurement
- F-106 TopMatch System Performance Verification, Calibration, and Service
- F-107 TopMatch Validation Procedure
- F-200 Range of Conclusions for Microscopic Analysis
- F-201 Worksheets
- F-202 Marking Evidence
- F-203 Abbreviations and Symbols
- F-204 Verification of Casework
- F-205 Documentation Standards for Microscopic Comparisons
- F-300 Firearm Examination Procedure
- F-301 Safe Handling of Firearms and Ammunition
- F-302 Trigger Pull Examination – Armorer’s Weight
- F-303 Measuring Barrel Length and Overall Length of Firearms
- F-304 Examination of Rusty or Water Submerged Firearms
- F-305 Firearm Reference Collection
- F-306 Obtaining Test Fire Bullets and Cartridge Cases
- F-307 Examination Procedure for Shot Pellets and Shotshell Wads
- F-308 Examination Procedure for Bullets and Bullet Fragments
- F-309 Examination Procedure for Cartridges, Cartridge Cases and Shotshells
- F-310 Oehler Model 43 – Personal Ballistics Lab
- F-311 TopMatch System Procedure
- F-400 Examination and Physical Classification of Tools
- F-401 Creating Toolmark Tests
- F-402 Examination Procedure for Toolmarked Items
- F-500 Visual/Microscopic Examination
- F-501 Modified Griess – Direct Application Technique
- F-502 Modified Griess – Reverse Application Technique
- F-503 Sodium Rhodizonate – Bashinsky Transfer Technique
- F-504 Sodium Rhodizonate – Direct Transfer Technique
- F-505 Producing Test Patterns (Non Shot Pellet)
- F-506 Producing Test Patterns (Shot Pellet)
- F-507 2-NN
- F-508 DTO
- F-600 Serial Number Restoration – Polishing
- F-601 Serial Number Restoration – Chemical Restoration
- F-602 Serial Number Restoration – Electrochemical Restoration
- F-700 Physical Fit Examinations
- F-800 Trajectory
- F-900 Training
- F-901 Fracture Match Training
- F-902 3D System Training Requirements
- A1 General
- A2 Security
- A4 Safety
- A5 Maintenance
- A6 Organ and Tissue Donation Recovery Guidelines
- A7 Mass Disaster Plan
- A8 Quality Assurance
- A9 Annual Statistical Reporting
- B1-3 Investigations
- B4 Identification
- C1-2 Body Handling and Facilities
- C4-5 Radiology
- C6 Postmortem Examinations
- C7-8 Evidence and Specimen Collection and Chain of Custody
- D Histology
- E Toxicology
- F1-4 Reports and Record Keeping
- F5 Death Certificates
- F6 Photographic Records and Practices
- G Personnel and Staffing
- H1-4 Support Services
- H5-7 Consultants
- I1 Medical Records Requests
- QA 3 Terms and Definitions
- QA 4.1 Impartiality
- QA 4.2 Confidentiality
- QA 5 Structural Requirements
- QA 6.1-2 General and Personnel
- QA 6.4 Equipment
- QA 6.5 Metrological Traceability
- QA 6.6 Externally Provided Products and Services
- QA 7.1 Review of Requests Tenders and Contracts
- QA 7.2 Selection, Verification and Validation of Methods
- QA 7.3 Sampling
- QA 7.4 Handling of Test or Calibration Items
- QA 7.5 Technical Records
- QA 7.6 Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty
- QA 7.7 Ensuring the Validity of Results
- QA 7.8 Reporting of Results
- QA 7.9 Complaints
- QA 7.10 Nonconforming Work
- QA 7.11 Control of Data and Information Management
- QA 8.1 Management System Documentation – Options
- QA 8.2 Management System Documentation
- QA 8.3 Control of Management System Documents
- QA 8.4 Control of Records
- QA 8.5 Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities
- QA 8.6 Improvements
- QA 8.7 Corrective Actions
- QA 8.8 Internal Audits
- QA 8.9 Management Reviews
- Code of Ethics
- S-100 Purpose of Safety Program
- S-101 Program Responsibilities
- S-102 Safety Training and Resources
- S-103 Billings Emergency Action Plan
- S-104 Missoula Emergency Action Plan
- S-105 General Safety Rules and Risk Management
- S-106 Personal Protective Equipment and Lab Safety Equipment
- S-107 Bloodborne Pathogens and Chemical Exposure
- S-108 Medical Emergencies
- S-109 Chemical Spill Response
- S-110 Hazardous Materials and Chemical Storage, Handling and Labeling
- S-111 Waste Disposal
- S-112 Incident Reporting Forms
- S-113 Testing and Vaccinations
- S-114 Naloxone
- X-102 Personnel Training
- X-104 Validation and Verification of Standards, Controls, and Reagents
- X-105 Maintenance of Equipment
- X-107 PCS Pipette Calibration and Performance Check
- X-109 Balance Calibration and Maintenance
- X-118 Validation of Analytical Methods
- X-119 Criteria for Acceptance Qualitative and Quantitative Assays
- X-120 Uncertainty of Measurement
- X-121 Dissemination of Information
- X-201 Specimen Handling
- X-202 Sample Analysis Guidelines
- X-204 Care and Maintenance of GC GCMS & LCMS Systems
- X-205 Abbreviations
- X-301 Acid Neutral Drug Analysis
- X-304 Basic Drug Analysis
- X-305 Benzodiazepines in Blood and Urine by LCMSMS
- X-308 Blood Cannabinoid Analysis
- X-313 Ethanol and Other Volatile Analysis
- X-316 IL Avoximeter 4000 Oxygenation Portable Laboratory
- X-327 Topiramate Analysis
- X-336 ELISA Blood Screening Procedure
- X-337 ELISA Urine Screening Procedure
- X-342 Gabapentin and Pregabalin in Blood
- X-343 Master Screen by SPE in Blood
- X-344 Drug Quantitation by SPE in Blood
- X-345 Master Screen in Urine
- X-346 Buprenorphine and Metabolite in Blood
- X-347 QToF Screen in Blood
- X-348 GHB Confirmation in Urine and Blood
- X-349 Drug Quantitation by SPE in Blood-Sciex
- X-900 Training Program