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WNYRCFL Case Submission Form

Online Case Submission Form for WNYRCFL.

WARNING: DO NOT enter any Classified Information in to this form!

If you have any questions, please call WNYRCFL at (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

NON-PARTICIPATING AGENCIES:

Must submit a signed Chief's Letter with all submission requests. Please attach the Chief's Letter along with your Legal Authority in the Legal Authority section.

Intake Correspondence & Evidence Drop-Off

Please contact Buffalo_RCFL@fbi.gov for all intake-related correspondence and to schedule an evidence drop-off.

Submitting Agency

Agency Address

Agency Case Number

Investigator Information

Investigator's Name

Investigator's Email Address

Investigator's Office Phone Number

Investigator's Cell Phone Number

Supervisor Information

Supervisor Name

Supervisor's Email Address

Supervisor's Phone Number

Prosecutor Information

Prosecutor's Name

Prosecutor's Email Address

Prosecutor's Phone Number

Case Information

Case Title or Suspect Name

Offense/Violation

Exigent Circumstance Exist?

yes no

Explain Exigent Circumstances

Imminent Threat to Life?

yes no

Court Order Deadline?

yes no

Court Order Deadline Date

Suspect in Custody?

yes no

Prior WNYRCFL Case Number (If Applicable)

Legal Authority

Legal

Please upload a copy of the Legal Authority document

Additional Legal Authority Document 1 Use this field to upload an additional Legal Authority Document.

Additional Legal Authority Document 2 Use this field to upload an additional Legal Authority Document.

If no legal authority document exists please upload a copy of the WNYRCFL Legal Authority Statement document

WNYRCFL Legal Authority Statement If no legal authority documents exist, please upload a copy of WNYRCFL Legal Authority Statement document.

Requested Service

Type of Request

Items to Examine Describe type of assistance needed. If known provide # of items, make/model, and information for: (Maximum 5 items - if greater contact WNYRCFL)

For Mobile Devices

For iPhone Submissions, you MUST include the specific model, i.e., iPhone 12 or the A### model number. Otherwise, your submission may encounter a delay in processing. Please reference the “How to identify an iPhone” document for details.

Has an attempt to extract the device been made?

yes no

If an attempt to extract the device has been made, please provide details:

Is the device locked?

yes no

Is the passcode known?

yes no

What is the mobile operating system running?

Details of Request Provide detailed information pertaining to what is needed and authorized by legal authority.

Was evidence previously accessed by anyone?

yes no

If you answered "Yes" to evidence being previously accessed by anyone, please explain:

On-site Search Assistance/Search Warrant Execution

Date of Search

Location

Assistance Requested

Evidence expected to encounter (Server, desktop, laptop, cell phone, DVR; Qty of each)

Please Note:

All laboratory examination submissions must be approved by WNYRCFL management and scheduled for evidence drop off. No evidence will be accepted without an appointment.

Please contact Buffalo_RCFL@fbi.gov for all intake-related correspondence and to schedule an evidence drop-off.

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