Forensic Examination Conclusion in Scientific and Technological Activities

What are the regulations on forensic conclusions in science and technology activities?

According to Article 16 of Circular 03/2022/TT-BKHCN (Effective from June 15, 2022), the regulations on forensic conclusions in science and technology activities are as follows:

Judicial experts, ad-hoc judicial experts, and ad-hoc forensic organizations must make forensic conclusions following Forms No. 03a, 03b, 03c in Appendix 02 issued with this Circular.

How are the forensic records in science and technology activities regulated?

Article 17 of this Circular regulates the forensic records in science and technology activities as follows:

1. Forensic records must include all the contents specified in Clause 1, Article 33 of the Law on Forensic Examination.

2. Individuals and organizations conducting forensic examinations are responsible for the accuracy of the prepared records and must present the forensic records upon request of the proceeding authorities or competent persons resolving the cases under the law on proceedings.

3. Forensic records of the persons conducting the forensic examinations must be handed over to their respective managing agencies, units, or organizations.

4. Agencies, units, and organizations under the Ministry of Science and Technology receiving the forensic records are responsible for the preservation and storage following the legal provisions on archiving and the regulations on archives of the Minister of Science and Technology.

Local agencies, units, and organizations receiving forensic records are responsible for preserving and storing in accordance with the legal provisions on archiving and the regulations of the provincial People's Committee and the specialized science and technology agencies.

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