Work Item
ASTM WK84882
New Guide for Standard Guide for Testimony for Forensic Science Practitioners
1. Scope
1.1. This standard covers testimony in criminal, civil or regulatory proceedings by forensic science practitioners (FSPs) regarding the analysis of evidence.
1.2. This standard includes general recommendations for forensic science service providers (FSSPs) regarding testimony in forensic science as well as parameters for testimony training, the evaluation of testimony, and testimony monitoring programs.
1.3. This standard is intended for use by competent forensic science practitioners with the requisite formal education, discipline-specific training (see E2917 and E2326) and demonstrated proficiency to perform forensic casework
Keywords
expert testimony; testimony; testimony evaluation; testimony monitoring; testimony training
Rationale
This standard includes general recommendations for forensic science service providers (FSSPs) regarding testimony in forensic science as well as parameters for testimony training, the evaluation of testimony, and testimony monitoring programs.
This standard is intended for use by competent forensic science practitioners with the requisite formal education, discipline-specific training (see E2917 and E2326) and demonstrated proficiency to perform forensic casework.
This standard provides minimum recommendations for FSPs offering expert testimony regarding analysis, results, and opinions; it applies to criminal, civil or regulatory proceedings
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 01-18-2023
Technical Contact: Charlene Rittenbach
Item: 005
Ballot: E30.01 (23-02)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 001
Ballot: E30.01 (23-04)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 001
Ballot: E30.11 (23-02)
Status: In Balloting