District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 5-1501.12a. Process for addressing allegations of negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors.

(a)(1) A self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation concerning professional negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors that occurs in the provision of forensic science services or public health laboratory services shall be investigated by the Laboratory.

(2) If the Laboratory receives a self-disclosure, complaint, or becomes aware of an allegation concerning professional negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors that occurs in the provision of forensic science services or public health laboratory services, the complaint or allegation shall be:

(b)(1) Upon completion of the investigation by the Laboratory into the self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation, within 2 business days, the Laboratory shall provide all relevant documents, including findings and recommended corrective actions, to the Board.

(2) Upon receipt of the documents used by the Laboratory in its investigation into the self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation, the Board shall determine whether the complaint or allegation merits:

(3) The Board shall communicate its decision in writing within 10 business days after receipt to the complainant and the Director.

(4) The Board may reconsider its disposition of a self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation if new evidence of negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors is presented to the Board.

(1) Shall prepare a written report that identifies and describes:

(2) May order: