6 U.S.C. § 161 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 6. Domestic Security § 161. Establishment of Office; Director

(1)In general

There is hereby established within the Department of Justice an Office of Science and Technology (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Office”).

(2)Authority

The Office shall be under the general authority of the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, and shall be established within the National Institute of Justice.