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Criminal Enforcement

Both the Commonwealth's Attorneys and the Office of the Attorney General prosecute environmental crimes in Virginia. Additionally, federal prosecutors can prosecute federal violations or state violations in delegated programs.

DEQ's Criminal Investigation Unit investigates possible criminal violations and supports the prosecution of environmental crimes. This Unit also coordinates activities with other law enforcement agencies.

RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMESThis guide was prepared by the Central Virginia Environmental Crimes Task Force. The Task Force is comprised of federal, state and local agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes in Central Virginia. The purpose of this document is to provide practical information for the investigation of environmental crimes. While this is not a DEQ document, we believe it may assist interested parties in these investigations.

pdf Copy of Chain of Custody Record

Laboratory Chain of Custody Form (Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services)

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