Section 12-1.1-1. – Short title.

§ 12-1.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “State Crime Laboratory Commission.” History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 206, § 2; G.L., § 12-1.2-1; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.

Section 12-1.1-10. – Cooperation of departments — Using facilities of the University of Rhode Island.

§ 12-1.1-10. Cooperation of departments — Using facilities of the University of Rhode Island. All other departments, agencies, and bodies of state government are authorized and directed to cooperate with and furnish any information that the commission shall require. The commission is directed in carrying out the provisions and purposes of this chapter and chapter […]

Section 12-1.1-11. – Termination or modification of commission — Report to governor.

§ 12-1.1-11. Termination or modification of commission — Report to governor. (a) For good cause, the commission, with the approval of the governor, shall determine a termination or modification date, and, upon that determination, the commission shall submit a report to the governor that will outline a plan for the orderly termination or modification of […]

Section 12-1.1-2. – Legislative findings and purpose.

§ 12-1.1-2. Legislative findings and purpose. The general assembly recognizes and declares that: (1) Examining crime scenes for evidence is essentially a state and local problem; (2) The establishment of appropriate goals, objectives, and standards for the examination of crime scenes and the training of appropriate personnel in such techniques must be a priority concern; […]

Section 12-1.1-3. – Creation.

§ 12-1.1-3. Creation. There is established the state laboratories for scientific criminal investigation commission, called throughout this chapter the state crime laboratory commission. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 206, § 2; G.L. § 12-1.2-3; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1; G.L. § 12-1.1-3.

Section 12-1.1-4. – Membership.

§ 12-1.1-4. Membership. (a) The commission shall consist of five (5) members: the attorney general; the superintendent of state police; and a representative of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; and two (2) public members appointed by the governor with the advice and […]

Section 12-1.1-5. – Chairperson.

§ 12-1.1-5. Chairperson. The attorney general shall be the chairperson of the commission. The board may elect from among its members such other officers as it deems necessary. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 206, § 2: G.L. § 12-1.2-3; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1: G.L. § 12-1.1-5; P.L. 2006, ch. 54, § 1; P.L. […]

Section 12-1.1-6. – Executive secretary.

§ 12-1.1-6. Executive secretary. The dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island shall serve as the executive secretary of the commission. The executive secretary shall oversee the administration of the state crime laboratory, including all budgetary and personnel matters, and shall provide timely reports to the commission regarding all matters […]

Section 12-1.1-7. – Meetings.

§ 12-1.1-7. Meetings. The commission shall meet at the call of its chairperson and at least four (4) times each year, the time and place for the meetings to be fixed by the chairperson. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 206, § 2: G.L. § 12-1.2-6; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1: G.L. § 12-1.1-7.

Section 12-1.1-8. – Powers and duties of commission.

§ 12-1.1-8. Powers and duties of commission. The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Establish goals, priorities, standards, policies, plans, programs, and budgets for the operation of the state crime laboratory; (2) Monitor the general operation of the state crime laboratory and evaluate its effectiveness; (3) Apply for, contract for, receive, and […]

Section 12-1.1-9. – Repealed.

§ 12-1.1-9. Repealed.