New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle U - Division of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter VIII - Forensic Services
Part 6190 - New York State Accreditation Program For Forensic Laboratories
Section 6190.2 - Statement of purpose
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) EL section 995-b(13)(c) requires the DNA subcommittee to make binding recommendations for adoption by the commission with regard to a NYS accreditation program for a laboratory performing forensic DNA testing.
(b) Executive Law § 995-b(1) requires the commission to develop minimum standards and a program of accreditation for all forensic laboratories in New York State.
(c) It is the policy of the commission and DNA subcommittee that to ensure reliable forensic testing and analysis, a forensic laboratory should adhere to high standards in all aspects of its operation. Further, the laboratory director, as well as the individual specifically responsible for oversight of DNA testing and other personnel as determined by the commission (upon the binding recommendation of the DNA subcommittee) to be necessary and appropriate, should satisfy appropriate educational and training requirements.
