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Virginia Department of Forensic Science

Scientific Advisory Committee

Board Members  |  Statutes Related to Board  |  Meeting Minutes  |  Upcoming Meetings

Committee Members

  • Dr. Jose Almirall
    Term: ending 6/30/2010
    Trace Evidence Scientist
  • Dr. Frederick Bieber
    Term: ending 6/30/2011
    Population Geneticist
  • Dr. John M. Butler
    Term: ending 6/30/2013
    Molecular Biologist
  • Dr. Dale Carpenter (Chairman)
    Term: ending 6/30/2010
    Member of the International Association of Chemical Testing
  • Ms. Jo Ann Given
    Term: ending 6/30/2013
    Member of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
  • Dr. D. Christian Hassell
    Term: ending 6/30/2011
    Director of a Private or Federal Forensic Laboratory
  • Dr. Dan Krane
    Term: ending 6/30/2010
    Forensic Chemist

Statutes Related to Committee

  • §9.1-1111 - Scientific Advisory Committee; membership
  • §9.1-1112 - Meetings and chairman
  • §9.1-1113 - Functions of the Scientific Advisory Committee

Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes are posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website.

Upcoming Meetings

Upcoming meetings are posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website.