The Ethical Obligations of the Forensic Scientist in the Criminal Justice System

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There is a definite need for standardization in the obligations of an ethical and moral character imposed upon the forensic scientist both prior to and during the trial. The responsibilities of the forensic scientist as a quasiimpartial witness or as a witness for either of the contending sides are analyzed with particular references to actual cases, some of which have drawn the attention of the courts in lengthy judicial opinions. Certain rough standards are proposed with particular instances in mind. In addition, more generalized criteria are suggested which should bind the activities of the forensic scientist in the criminal justice system. The matter of tactics and strategy is evaluated in connection with the description of ethical and moral norms to guide the forensic scientist, Use of the Microscope in Criminalistics

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