District of Columbia Code
Chapter 15 - Department of Forensic Sciences
§ 5–1501.02. 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.)
This section is referenced in § 5-1501.01.

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