Chief Patron: Hamilton
Co-Patron(s): Fralin
Forensic Lab MOU (language only)

Item 424 #1h

Language
Page 397, after line 33, insert:
"The Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Division of Forensic Sciences shall complete a Memorandum of Understanding by May 1, 2005, detailing activities related to the Division becoming a separate agency.  The Memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, the transfer of existing equipment and existing personnel including the five administrative positions funded by the division.  In addition, the Department of Criminal Justice Services shall provide administrative support services to the Department of Forensic Science as necessary through June 30, 2006."

Explanation
(This amendment requires a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Division of Forensic Science to implement the provisions of House Bill 2216, 2004 Session of the General Assembly.)