{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-5-1501.02","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 5-1501.02","heading":"Establishment of the Department of Forensic Sciences.","body":"(a)\nThere is established as a subordinate agency in the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia, the Department of Forensic Sciences.\n\n(a-1)\nNot Funded.\n\n(b)\nThe mission of the Department shall be to provide high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services and public health laboratory services with:\n(1)\nThe use of best practices and best available technology;\n(2)\nA focus on the delivery of unbiased science and an emphasis on promoting transparency in operations; and\n(2A)\nNot Funded.\n(3)\nThe goal of enhancing public safety and the fair and balanced administration of justice.","path":["Title 5. Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences.","Chapter 15. Department of Forensic Sciences."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/5-1501.02","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"9d3d00a70edbb216d2cd9c504715ecf3de6a7976cb62243c6281cf9341192dbf","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-5-1501.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-5-1501.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}