Stetson Law’s National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law is offering a complementary webinar for defense attorneys and prosecutors on Dec. 14, 2017 from 12-2 pm. Registration and program information is available here.
The program will explain the lab accreditation process and the certification of individual forensic science practitioners in specific disciplines. Panelists will discuss the purpose of accreditation and certification, quality assurance, lab standards, and how accreditation and certification may impact courtroom proceedings.
Panelists:
- Kenneth Melson, Senior Advisor on Forensic Science Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
- Laurel Farrell, Senior Accreditation Manager, ANAB Forensics Accreditation Program
- Robert Garrett (Ret.), Director, Forensic Certification Management Board for the International Association for Identification (IAI)
CLE credit information is available through Stetson Law.