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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
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.
Title
Commission on Forensic Science and DNA Subcommittee meeting materials
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
21785
Creator
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.

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Acquisition Information

This series includes records from transfer list 070003.

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