2013.05.16 Training on the requirements of the S.C. Preservation of Evidence Act

 
**REMEMBER PASSWORDS MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 90 DAYS OR THE SYSTEM WILL LOCK YOUR ACCOUNT**

NOTICE: Effective immediately the Drug Analysis Department will no longer attach the Certification of Proof of Physical Custody or Control form to completed reports. This form will still be scanned in and remain on file in the Laboratory. Any agency that needs a copy of this form should contact the Laboratory at 803-896-7300.

If you can not access the log in screen because you are receiving an Internet Explorer error when trying to access the log in page, please contact the SLED IT Help Desk at 803-896-8588 or send an email to ITWorkRequest@sled.sc.gov. Note that iLAB is only compatible with Internet Explorer. 

If you are able to access the log in screen but are having issues with your password, please send your password request(s) to ilabrequests@sled.sc.gov.

What is iLab?
iLAB is a web based system located securely on the SLED web site. It enables authorized users the ability to pre-log cases for submission to the SLED Forensics Lab, download completed reports and view current information on cases already submitted to the lab.

For more detailed information you may view the tutorials below. Email all requests for new iLAB accounts and/or password changes to iLabRequests@sled.sc.gov.

If you are not sure of your access to the iLAB system, please contact your evidence department.
If you are experiencing any problem adding or retrieving information in iLAB, or have questions about iLAB, Please contact one of the SLED iLAB administrators Lt. Joe Leatherman – jleatherman@sled.sc.gov or Laura Corley – lcorley@sled.sc.gov – 803-896-7300.

Requirements

Eligibility to Obtain a User Name and Password
Only customers who submit evidence to the Laboratory for the purpose of obtaining results that will be used in a court of law, prosecutors obtaining results that will be used in court of law, or correctional facilities verifying CODIS submission samples are eligible to obtain a user name and password to access iLAB.  No user name or password will be issued to any individual or agency who does not meet these criteria.

Passwords
SLED policy requires that passwords must change every 90 days. This includes the passwords for the iLAB system. The system will alert users upon log in 15 days prior to password expiration. If the user's email address is in the system, an email alert will also be sent as a reminder. If the expiration date is reached and the password has not been changed, the system will lock the user account. To unlock the account, you must email a member of the SLED Forensic IT staff with your agency name and user id.


Separating From an Agency
When an iLAB user separates from an agency, it is the responsibility of the agency to notify a member of the SLED Forensic IT staff of the separation. That user’s account must be locked to prevent further access by the individual.  If that account is to be transferred to another user, the password must be changed immediately upon the vacating individual’s separation from the agency.

Tutorials

The following tutorials have been created to help familiarize you with the SLED Forensics Lab iLab system. Check this page often. New demonstrations will be added as features become available on iLab.

Overview of how to use iLAB
Changing a password on iLAB
Prelog Evidence on iLAB
Prelogging Additional Evidence
Prelogging BEST Kits
How to log in Multiple BEST kits that share a case number
(Please view the Pre – Log and BEST Kits in iLAB demos before viewing)

Prelog Do’s and Don’ts (updated March 2011)
What to do and what not to do when pre-logging cases
Important Toxicology Information
Information specific to the Toxicology section
Kit Submissions in iLAB
How to pre-log kits in iLAB

Forensic Analysis Requests

Analysis requests and corresponding explanations listed by department that are available in the SLED Forensics Lab. If you still have questions about your evidence submissions please contact the lab at 803-896-7300.

Forensic Analysis Requests and Explanations (updated March 2011)

iLAB Information Group

Have you joined the iLAB yahoo information group yet? 

 

If not please send a request to lcorley@sled.sc.gov with your name, agency and iLAB user id (for confirmation) and I will send you an invitation.  All you need is a yahoo account and an email address to receive iLAB group messages.

The iLAB Group is a private group and a great source of information.  It was created in order to share information with as many iLAB users as possible.  Joe and I use it to post information about changes to the system, server maintenance and other important iLAB related issues.  SLED lab department members use it to put out department specific information.  And iLAB users can present general evidence submission or packaging questions or concerns.  Case specific information (details about a specific case) is not recommended.  There is even an archive so you can catch up on any information already posted.