District of Columbia § 5-1501.02 Establishment of the Department of Forensic Sciences.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 5-1501.02 — Establishment of the Department of Forensic Sciences.

District of Columbia § 5-1501.02

Title 5Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences.

Ch. 15Department of Forensic Sciences.

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D.C. Code § 5-1501.02 (2026).

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(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. (a-1) Not Funded.

(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 (2A) Not Funded.

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

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(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.

(a-1) Not Funded.

(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

(2A) Not Funded.

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