The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is a nationally accredited forensic laboratory system serving all state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, and Commonwealth's Attorneys in Virginia. Our examiners provide technical assistance and training, evaluate and analyze evidence, interpret results, and provide expert testimony related to the full spectrum of physical evidence recovered from crime scenes.

• About the Department
• External DNA Reviews
• Approved Breath Test Devices
• Approved Field Test Kits
• Forensic Academy
• Forensic Science Board
• Forensic Science Degree Programs
• Meth Labs - Best Practice Protocol

• Public Meeting Notices
• Public-Private Partnership Proposal Under Review
• Post-Conviction DNA Issues
• Regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing
• Scientific Advisory Committee
• Statutory Authority
• Training Schedule & Registration
• VA Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine

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