New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Office of Forensic Services New York State Commission on Forensic Science and DNA Subcommittee Meeting Materials 21785

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Office of Forensic Services New York State Commission on Forensic Science and DNA Subcommittee Meeting Materials

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

Records in this series include agendas, meeting transcripts, and audits created by the New York State Commission on Forensic Science, which is charged with developing minimum standards and a program of accreditation for all forensic laboratories located in New York State; and the DNA Subcommittee, which accredits DNA laboratories and advises the commission regarding quality control and procedures for forensic DNA analysis.

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Criminal Justice Services. Office of Forensic Services

Title:

Commission on Forensic Science and DNA Subcommittee meeting materials

Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:

1996

Series Number:

21785

Administrative History

The New York State Commission on Forensic Science was established under Article 49-B of the Executive Law. The main purpose of this commission is to develop minimum standards and a program of accreditation for all forensic laboratories located in New York State. Additionally, the DNA subcommittee accredits DNA laboratories and advises the commission regarding quality control and procedures for forensic DNA analysis.

Scope and Content Note

Records in this series include agendas, meeting transcripts for both the Commission on Forensic Science and DNA Subcommittee, lab audit information, and other related meeting material.