The SART kit is used for what purpose in sexual battery investigations?

• A. Forensic testing
• B. Medical treatment
• C. Interviewing witnesses
• D. Document preservation

Answer: (A)

A SART kit is used to collect and preserve forensic evidence in a sexual assault investigation. It provides a standardized set of tools, forms, and procedures to gather items like DNA swabs, trace evidence, and other physical materials, all while maintaining proper labeling and chain-of-custody. This enables forensic labs to perform DNA testing and related analyses with reliable, uncontaminated specimens. The kit supports the medical exam and victim care but is specifically for evidence collection, not for providing medical treatment, interviewing witnesses, or preserving documents.