NYS accreditation procedures
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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- Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
- Latest notice
- CJS-32-22-00028-P · Proposed rule · Aug 10, 2022
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)A forensic laboratory seeking NYS accreditation must apply to the division in a form prescribed by the division. A forensic laboratory seeking accreditation shall provide the following supporting documentation, access thereto or authorization for ANAB or ABFT, as appropriate, to release:
(1)documentation of accreditation by ANAB or ABFT, if obtained;
(2)all documentation submitted to ANAB or ABFT, as part of such accreditation application process, the continuing compliance requirements, if any, and any other related matters; and
(3)all documentation received by the laboratory from ANAB or ABFT, which may include, but not be limited to any of the following, if appropriate: information pertaining to the application process; the accreditation inspection; the summation conference; the final inspection report; and disciplinary actions or proceedings.
(b)Upon receipt of such materials, the division shall conduct an initial review to ensure that all necessary documents have been submitted. Thereafter, the division shall forward the documents to the DNA subcommittee for its review and binding recommendation regarding NYS accreditation to perform DNA testing. The DNA subcommittee shall forward its binding recommendation to the commission, which shall make a final determination as to whether NYS accreditation in forensic DNA testing should be granted. For a forensic laboratory seeking accreditation in disciplines other than DNA testing, the division shall forward the documentation directly to the commission for its determination.
(c)Upon the determination to grant NYS accreditation to a forensic laboratory, the division shall forward a certificate of NYS accreditation to such laboratory. The certificate and/or accompanying correspondence shall indicate the forensic disciplines in which the laboratory is accredited.