Fifth Annual National Conference on Science and the Law to be Held in March 2004

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Fifth Annual National Conference on Science and the Law to be Held in March 2004
Posted on: 10/02/2003

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Fifth Annual National Conference on Science and the Law will be held March 14-17, 2004 in Tampa, Fla.

What are the emerging trends in the use of scientific evidence in the courtroom? This conference has two primary goals: (1) improve the understanding between scientists, attorneys, and judges; and (2) identify and develop questions for future research surrounding science and scientists in the criminal justice system.

The event is cosponsored by the American Bar Association; American Academy of Forensic Sciences; National Center for State Courts; the National Clearinghouse on Science, Technology and the Law at Stetson University College of Law. In collaboration with the National Academies, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Federal Judicial Center.

For more information, visit http://www.ilj.org/wvu.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice