Device Examination Request

We have a new evidence management system that will streamline our evidence submission and return process. Beginning August 10th 2026 all evidence submitted to the DFCL lab must follow this new procedure. You will receive your department logins and user guides the week before. If you have not used are services before, please call the Support Specialist to be added to the system. Any evidence submitted to the lab without a DFCL assigned case number and submission form will be returned.

The DFCL lab specializes in the chip-off process. Before submitting a device for chip-off be aware of how the courts in your area view the process. A best practice is to include chip-off verbiage in your warrant.

The DFCL accepts mobile devices for examination from US law enforcement agencies. We accept computers on a limited basis from Utah based agencies only. See below for cost.

DFCL does not accept devices from Private labs or non-law enforcement organizations at this time. 

To submit a device for examination:

1. Complete the below online form. Email must be a department email NOT personal.
2. You will receive an email with your assigned UT-DFCL case number. DO NOT submit any evidence before receiving this case number.
3. Once you have a UT-DFCL case number, you can mail your device(s), a copy of the warrant/consent, and your contact information(business card will suffice) to:
   

   DFCL Lab
   ATTN: UT-DFCL case number
   225 S. University Avenue
   JENCOM 138
   St. George, UT 84770

4. On completion your device and examination report will be returned to the provided address.
5. For LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, drop off/pick up hours are MONDAY through THURSDAY from 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please see Kristi Jones at Jennings Communications Building, room 138.
6. Once examinations are completed and ready to be picked up or shipped back, you will receive an email from Kristi Jones with pick up hours or shipping information.