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Laboratory Name/Consultant: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory.
Country: USA
Expertise: Forensic Biology,Forensic Chemistry
Client/Service: Govt.
Brief Description: The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory was created in 1977, by Act 517. Act 864 of 1979 placed the Crime Laboratory within the Department of Public Safety. Act 45 of 1981 reversed this action and the laboratory once again became a separate agency. In April 1981, the laboratory began moving into its current location at #3 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock. At that time, the agency shared the building with the Arkansas State Police, occupying approximately 26,000 square feet on the third floor and the basement. In April 1997, State Police moved to their new facility and the Crime Laboratory began remodeling the building at #3 Natural Resources Drive allowing itself to occupy 80,000 square feet.

The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is lead by an Executive Director who is appointed by the Governor to serve at the will of the Governor. Act 383 of 1991, created a new Crime Laboratory Board, which is made up of eight members where the original board had only seven members. This act also gave the power to hire and terminate the Chief Medical Examiner to the Board. The Crime Laboratory Board has policy-making powers as to the operation of the Crime Laboratory. It is required to meet at least once each quarter. The Laboratory has no police powers. It is funded through general revenue, special revenue, and federal grants. However, in the past, Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance funds have been available and utilized for the purchase of equipment that can be attributed to fight the "war on drugs". There is no charge to any law enforcement agency for any analysis of evidence submitted or for testimony in criminal court. The agency can charge specific fees for testimony of its analyst in civil courts. The Crime Laboratory only accepts evidence from those agencies having law enforcement responsibilities. However, during the 79th Legislative Session, the Public Defender Commission was given the authority to utilize laboratory services.
Office Hours/Lab Hours: Little Rock : 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hope: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Arkansas State Crime Laboratory.

Internet Site: http://www.state.ar.us/crimelab/
City: Little Rock, AR
Mailing Address: #3 Natural Resources Drive, P.O. Box 8500, Little Rock, Arkansas 72215
Tel: + 1 501 227 5747
Fax: + 1 501 227 0713
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