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Technical Review

A qualified second party's evaluation of reports, notes, data, and other documentation to ensure there is appropriate and sufficient support for the actions, results, conclusions, opinions, and interpretations.  

Also referenced in ANSI/ASB 019 Wildlife Forensics General Standards, ANSI/ASB Technical Report 025, Crime Scene/Death Investigation - Dogs and Sensors - Terms and Definitions, ANSI/ASB 063 Implementation of 3D Technologies in Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Comparison Laboratories, ANSI/ASB 142-22 Best Practice Recommendations for the Resolution of Conflicts in Friction Ridge Examination, ANSI/ASTM E3392-24 Standard Guide for Forensic Physical Fit Examination, ANSI/ASTM E1732 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science, ANSI/ASB Standard 099 Standard for Footwear/Tire Examination Proficiency Testing Program, ANSI/ASB 168 Standard for Testimony Monitoring in Friction Ridge Examination, ANSI/ASB 143 Standard for Technical Review in Friction Ridge Examination

OSAC Preferred
Committee
FSSB
Wildlife Forensic Biology
Dogs & Sensors
Firearms & Toolmarks
Friction Ridge
Trace Materials
Footwear & Tire
Interdisciplinary
Date Added to Lexicon
Committee Source
FSSB
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