{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-5-1501.03","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 5-1501.03","heading":"Director; appointment, qualifications, compensation, term.","body":"(a)\nThe Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a).\n\n(b)\nThe Director shall be knowledgeable about forensic science services and experienced in the rigors of scientific analysis. The Director shall have:\n(1)\nGraduated from an accredited college or university with a masters or doctoral degree in an applicable area of science;\n(2)\nDemonstrated training and experience in scientific research and methodology;\n(3)\nDemonstrated management and administrative skills;\n(4)\nDemonstrated comprehensive knowledge of forensic sciences;\n(5)\nA minimum of 6 years experience in scientific research, forensic sciences, or a combination thereof; and\n(6)\nA minimum of 4 years experience in directing or supervising both scientific and administrative staff in a forensic science, medical, or research setting.\n\n(c)\nThe Mayor shall fix the compensation of the Director pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-610.51 et seq.].\n\n(d)\nThe Director shall be appointed for a 4-year term.\n\n(e)\nIf a vacancy in the position of the Director occurs as a consequence of any reason, the Mayor shall appoint a successor for a new term, in the same manner provided by this chapter.","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/5-1501.03","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"2fe923b2be7f4c9dfcc44442498fc46dedf0ae800cd1f523e29cc8c25a1406e0","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-5-1501.02","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-5-1501.03a"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}