NC H27

Creates the North Carolina Forensic Science Advisory Board within the Department of Justice with 16 members, including the State Crime Laboratory Director and 15 appointed members representing various forensic disciplines and professional organizations.

Requires forensic science professionals at the State Crime Laboratory to obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards by June 1, 2012, unless no certification is available.

Renames the State Bureau of Investigation Laboratory to the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory and creates an ombudsman position to ensure compliance with state and federal law and best forensic practices.

Expands disclosure requirements for defendants to include all data, calculations, preliminary test results, and bench notes from testing or examination of evidence, with criminal penalties (Class H felony or Class 1 misdemeanor) for willful omission or misrepresentation of required disclosures.

Modifies forensic analysis admissibility standards to require accreditation by bodies meeting forensic-specific requirements that are signatories to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement, replacing previous ASCLD/LAB standards.