§ 5-1501.12. Functions of the Board.

Current through October 23, 2012

The Board shall:

(1) Review all reports of allegations of professional negligence, misconduct, or misidentification or other testing error that occurred in the provision of forensic science services at the Department;

(2) Periodically review the program standards and protocols related to Department operations;

(3) At least once every 3 years, conduct a review of relevant scientific literature to determine whether modification of any of the manuals and procedures referenced in § 5-1501.04(b) is desirable;

(4) Review and make recommendations as necessary to the Director concerning:

(A) The quality and timeliness of the forensic science services at the Department;

(B) New scientific programs, protocols, methods of testing, and forensic technologies;

(i) The implementation of new programs;

(ii) Sustaining existing programs;

(iii) Improving programs, where possible; and

(iv) The elimination of programs no longer needed;

(D) Qualification standards for analyst positions within the Department; and

(E) Any other matters related to the scientific operation of the Department; and

(5) Advise the Director or the Mayor and Council, when it considers appropriate, on matters relating to the Department or forensic science.

                
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(Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 13, 58 DCR 5403.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 19-18, see notes under § 5-1501.01.