D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-4000
The Department of Forensic Sciences (Department) was established pursuant to Section 3 of the Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011, effective August 17, 2011 (D.C. Law 19-18; D.C. Official Code § 5-1501.02) (DFS Establishment Act).
The Department's mission is to provide high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services with the use of best practices and best available technology, a focus on unbiased science and transparency, and the goal of enhancing public safety.
The Department's Science Advisory Board (Board) was established pursuant to Section 12 of the DFS Establishment Act (D.C. Official Code § 5-1501.11) to perform the functions set out in Section 13 of the DFS Establishment Act (D.C. Official Code § 5-1501.12).
An obligation of a Department employee under this chapter may be delegated to another Department employee with the approval of the Director. A Department employee is any person employed by the Department, including contractors, consultants, volunteers, and interns.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-4000