MassachusettsState police crime lab reports workload and testing delays
The state police crime lab’s quarterly report gives lawmakers information about case workloads, testing delays, backlogs, and lab accreditation.
What it does
The state police crime lab reports its workload, testing wait times, backlogs, and accreditation status to state lawmakers.
Argument forRegular reports could help lawmakers and the public see where crime lab work is waiting and whether the labs meet accreditation standards.
Argument againstMonthly workload figures may be hard to compare because they count different steps, such as waiting for an analyst or testing in progress.
More detail
The report gives monthly crime lab workload, turnaround, backlog, and accreditation information. It covers the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory and its sections. The report covers July, August, and September 2025.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 15Placed on fileIntroduced
Criminal JusticeGovernment & Ethics