Forensic Science Board

Description:

Policy Board

Staff Contact:

Linda C. Jackson, Director, Department of Forensic Science (804 786-2281)

All members appointed by By Statute. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Vivian E. Watts, Designee, Chairman, House Committee for Courts of Justice
All members appointed by By Statute. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable Russet W. Perry, Designee, Chairman, Senate Committee for Courts of Justice
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
2 Citizens Scientific Advisory Committee Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee  
Ex Officio Members:
Name Title
The Honorable Jay Jones Attorney General
The Honorable Karl R. Hade Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia
Caroline D. Juran Executive DIrector, Virginia Board of Pharmacy
William Gormley Chief Medical Examiner
Garth L. Wheeler Director, Department of Criminal Justice Services
Colonel Gary T. Settle Superintendent, State Police
The Honorable Charniele L. Herring Chair, Virginia State Crime Commission
Director, Virginia Division of Consolidated Labs Director, Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (or designee)
Additional Members:

Three citizen members appointed by the Governor representing law enforcement, the Virginia Commonwealth Attorney's Association, and a criminal defense attorney

Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 1 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 1 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 2
Max # Ex Officio: 8
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