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Forensic Science Oversight Board
Board Information
Purpose
The board shall have oversight authority over all commonwealth facilities engaged in forensic services in criminal investigations, and shall provide enhanced, objective and independent auditing and oversight of forensic evidence used in criminal matters, and of the analysis, including the integrity of such forensic analysis performed in state and municipal laboratories. Not more than 6 months following the appointment of its membership, the board shall conduct a comprehensive audit of the facilities and practices being utilized for criminal forensic analysis in the Commonwealth and the operation and management of the Massachusetts state police crime laboratories.Seat Restrictions
4 year terms with members initially serving staggered terms (initial terms: 4 terms of 4 years, 3 terms of 3 years, 3 terms of 2 years, 3 terms of 1 year)Legal Authority
Board Members
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sabra Botch-Jones | Forensic Science Expertise | Governor | February 12, 2025 |
| Undersecretary Kerry Collins | Undersecretary for Forensic Science | Ex Officio | - |
| Robin W. Cotton Ph.D. | Forensic Laboratory Management 1 | Governor | January 23, 2026 |
| Lucy A. Davis | Clinical Quality Management Expertise | Governor | February 27, 2028 |
| Mr. Ira Gant Esq. | Committee for Public Counsel Services | Governor | December 7, 2026 |
| The Honorable Nancy Gertner | New England Innocence Project | Governor | March 28, 2024 |
| Mr. Clifford Goodband | Expertise in Statistics 2 | Governor | February 27, 2028 |
| Lisa M. Kavanaugh Esq. | MA Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Governor | January 23, 2026 |
| Dr. Richard Lempert | Cognitive Bias Expertise | Governor | February 14, 2025 |
| Adrienne C. Lynch Esq. | MA District Attorneys Association | Governor | January 16, 2027 |
| Ann Marie Mires Ph.D. | Academia, Research Involving Forensic Science | Governor | January 23, 2026 |
| Mr. Timothy M. Palmbach Esq. | Forensic Laboratory Management 2 | Governor | February 5, 2025 |
| Ms. Gina Papagiorgakis | Expertise in Statistics 1 | Governor | January 15, 2027 |
| Gabriel Thornton Esq. | Nominee from Attorney General | Governor | September 21, 2026 |