Chief Patron: Stolle
Plan for New Department of Forensic Science (language only)

Item 427 #6s

Language
Page 398, line 23, insert "A."
Page 398, after line 29, insert:
"B. The Secretary of Public Safety shall prepare a report on the transition of the Division of Forensic Science into a new Department of Forensic Science, consistent with Senate Bills 1153 and 1171, as adopted by the 2005 General Assembly.  The report shall address the administrative requirements for the new agency, including the feasibility of either transferring administrative support positions or contracting with the Department of Criminal Justice Services for administrative support services for an interim period.  The report shall also include a memorandum of understanding to set forth the appropriate roles and responsibilities of the Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine and the relevant state agencies and institutions with which it cooperates.  Copies of this report shall be provided by May 1, 2005, to the Chairmen of the Virginia State Crime Commission, and the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees."

Explanation
(This amendment directs the Secretary of Public Safety to prepare a report on the transition of the Division of Forensic Science into a new Department of Forensic Science. This amendment is contingent upon final passage of Senate Bills 1153 and 1171 by the 2005 General Assembly.)