Use this checklist to organize investigative case files and consider the full range of evidence that may be available in cold case sexual assaults. An asterisk indicates that the item should be submitted to the county attorney as part of case file.

Item	Yes, No, or N/A	Date	Notes
Reports
Original report*
All supplemental reports*
Property tags/invoices*
Case management log*
Medical forensic exam report*
Medical records/hospital reports*
Original search warrants*
Search warrant for CODIS hit confirmation sample*
All case information recorded in tracking system
Item	Yes, No, or N/A	Date	Notes
Laboratory Reports
Crime laboratory requests*
Crime laboratory results*
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Status Report
Private laboratory report*
Latent print reports*
DNA CODIS hit packet*
DNA confirmation report*
Miscellaneous Evidence
Crime scene photographs*
Photographs of victim’s injuries*
Crime scene diagrams*
911 call recordings and transcripts*
Composites*
Crime bulletins

Item	Yes, No, or N/A	Date	Notes
Victim Evidence
Follow-up interview completed
Records check (local, state, and national)
Previous crime reports
Department of Motor Vehicles records
Photograph (from time of crime)
Contacted: (circle) Phone, letter, email or in-person
Alternate contact information obtained
Victim wants to pursue investigation and possible prosecution
Advocacy services provided
Item	Yes, No, or N/A	Date	Notes
Suspect (In Custody)
Suspect interviewed
DNA confirmation sample obtained and associated legal documentation
Records check (local, state, and national)
Welfare work records
Known family/associates identified
Department of Motor Vehicles records
Previous field interview cards
Prior sex offense or crime reports
Photographs (from time of crime)
Photographs (current)
Probation/parole status (check with the probation/parole officer)
Pre-sentence reports
Registered sex offender file:
Original offense report details
Civil or criminal commitment reports
Sentencing report

Item	Yes, No, or N/A	Date	Notes
Suspect (Out of Custody)
Arrest report packet
Field interview notification request (local/statewide/national)
Active warrant in NCIC