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Forensic Science Practitioner

An individual who (1) applies scientific or technical practices to the recognition, collection, analysis, or interpretation of evidence at issue in criminal, civil, or administrative investigations and proceedings, and (2) issues test results, provides reports, or provides interpretations, conclusions, or opinions through testimony with respect to such evidence.

Committee

Forensic Document Examination

Date Added to Lexicon

06/12/2023

Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)

ANSI/ASB 011 Scope of Expertise in Forensic Document Examination. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2022. Source link