Crime Laboratory
/ˈkraɪm ˈlæbrəˌtɔːri/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized facility where scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence from criminal cases is conducted.
The crime laboratory analyzed the DNA samples found at the scene.
- (n.) An agency or department within law enforcement or government responsible for forensic testing and expert testimony in court.
Experts from the crime laboratory were called to testify during the trial.
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- crime laboratory
- crime laboratories
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Commentary
The term refers broadly to both the physical facility and the organizational unit tasked with forensic services; clarity in drafting should specify which aspect is meant.
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