(a) The Mayor shall provide for the orderly transfer to the Department all of the authority, responsibilities, duties, assets, and functions of MPD pertaining to forensic science services, including:
(1) Forensic alcohol;
(2) Computer forensics;
(3) Analysis of controlled substances;
(4) DNA/biological material analysis;
(5) Fingerprint comparison;
(6) Firearms and tool mark examination;
(7) Forensic photography;
(8) Analysis of questioned documents;
(9) Trace evidence analysis;
(10) Personnel and authority for vacant and filled positions;
(11) Property;
(12) Records; and
(13) All unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to the MPD for the purposes of forensic science services.
(b) The transfer set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall occur no later than October 1, 2012.
CREDIT(S)
(Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 9, 58 DCR 5403.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 303 of Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-429, July 30, 2012, 59 DCR 9387).
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-18, see notes under § 5-1501.01.