S 2177 · 113th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act

Introduced 2014-03-27· Sponsored by Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]· Senate

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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1822-1830)(2014-03-27)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act - Establishes an Office of Forensic Science within the Office of the Deputy Attorney General in the Department of Justice (DOJ). Requires the Director of the Office to: (1) establish with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure collaboration and coordination in the implementation of this Act; (2) establish, lead, and oversee implementation of standards for forensic science laboratory accreditation and forensic science personnel certification; (3) establish a comprehensive strategy for scientific research in the forensic sciences; (4) establish standards and best practices for forensic science disciplines; (5) define "forensic science discipline" and "forensic science laboratory" for purposes of this Act and establish and maintain a list of forensic science disciplines; (6) establish committees to examine research needs, standards, best practices, and certification standards for the forensic science disciplines; and (7) establish a code of ethics for the forensic science disciplines. Establishes a Forensic Science Board to strengthen and promote confidence in th…

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