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Science for Judges: Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence

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An ad hoc committee developed the third edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence in collaboration with the Federal Judicial Center, which produced the previous editions, to assist judges with the management of cases involving complex scientific and technical evidence. The third edition updates and expands chapters from previous editions and includes new chapters on topics including neuroscience, mental health, and forensic science.

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Meetings

Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence - Committee Meeting 6

  • October 13 - 14, 2009
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This was the sixth meeting of the Committee on the Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence. It was closed in its entirety.

Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence - Committee Meeting 5

  • March 30, 2009
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This was the fifth meeting of the Committee on the Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence. It was closed in its entirety.

Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence - Committee Meeting 4

  • November 11, 2008
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This was the fourth meeting of the Committee on the Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence. It was closed in its entirety.

Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence - Committee Meeting 3

  • June 17, 2008
  • 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This was the third meeting of the Committee on the Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence.

Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence - Committee Meeting 2

  • April 15 - 16, 2008
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This was the second meeting of the Committee on the Development of the Third Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence.
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