A SAECK that is reported is one in which the survivor has consented to participate in the criminal justice process through reporting the crime to law enforcement. G.S. 15A-266.5A(b)(4). Reported SAECKs dated after July 1, 2019, are to be sent by the LEA to the lab for testing within 45 days of taking custody of the SAECK. G.S. 15A-266.5A(c)(2).
A SAECK that is unreported, also referred to as anonymous, is one which the survivor consented to the evidence collection, but has not consented to participate in the criminal justice process by reporting the crime to law enforcement – meaning they are not seeking to have their kit tested. G.S. 15A-266.5A(b)(6). All unreported kits are to be submitted to the Department of Public Safety and stored at the LESS Warehouse. The survivor may decide at any time if or when they are ready to move forward with the criminal justice process. G.S. 15A-266.5A(c)(3).