Establishment of the Department of Forensic Sciences

1. Law
2. District of Columbia Code
3. Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences
4. Department of Forensic Sciences
5. Establishment of the Department of Forensic Sciences

(a) There is established as a subordinate agency in the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia, the Department of Forensic Sciences.

(b) The mission of the Department shall be to provide high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services and public health laboratory services with:

(1) The use of best practices and best available technology;

(2) A focus on the delivery of unbiased science and an emphasis on promoting transparency in operations; and

(3) The goal of enhancing public safety and the fair and balanced administration of justice.

(Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 3, 58 DCR 5403; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 501(b), 68 DCR 001034.)

Section References

This section is referenced in § 5-1501.01.

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