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. (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. (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; Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-348, § 2(b), 70 DCR 937.) Section References This section is referenced in § 5-1501.01. Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 24-348: § 10 of D.C. Law 24-348 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 24-348 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. 48: § 10 of D.C. Law 24-348 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 24-348 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
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