Which statement about the Sexual Battery Examination Form is true?

• A. It is attached to the report and not impounded
• B. It is kept with the suspect's personal belongings
• C. It is impounded
• D. It is shredded after use

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how the Sexual Battery Examination Form is organized within the investigation file. This form belongs with the official case record, so it should be attached to the report rather than treated as a separate item to be impounded. Keeping it in the report ensures the medical findings, victim statements, and related notes stay together in one accessible, auditable file for investigators, prosecutors, and prosecutors’ offices, preserving the chain of custody and context of the case. It should not be stored with the suspect’s personal belongings or shredded after use, as that would detach essential documentation from the investigation and destroy valuable record-keeping.