Affiliates
The American Board of Criminalistics affords the opportunity for candidates to sit for an examination prior to attaining the full experience requirements of certification. These candidates are considered certification eligible and are identified as Affiliates. Affiliate status is currently available for the following certifications:
Candidates interested in becoming an Affiliate follow the same certification application process found on our Application Process page.
Affiliates will be notified that they have passed an examination and will be given information regarding the steps necessary to become certified.
NOTE: In preparation of the ABC pursuing ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation and discontinuation of some certification exams at the end of this year, the Affiliate Status will be ending at the end of 2022. The Affiliate Status is in conflict with the work experience required for the new certification schemes. Additionally, taking a certification exam without meeting the experience requirement may be in violation of ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation. If you are currently an Affiliate, you will be given the remainder of your five years to obtain the required two years of experience and apply for full certification.
- Comprehensive Criminalistics
- Drug Analysis
- Molecular Biology (no longer accepting applications, retiring July 15, 2023)
- Fire Debris Analysis (retiring December 31, 2022)
- Hair and Fiber (retiring December 31, 2022)
- Paint and Polymer (retiring December 31, 2022)
Candidates interested in becoming an Affiliate follow the same certification application process found on our Application Process page.
Affiliates will be notified that they have passed an examination and will be given information regarding the steps necessary to become certified.
NOTE: In preparation of the ABC pursuing ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation and discontinuation of some certification exams at the end of this year, the Affiliate Status will be ending at the end of 2022. The Affiliate Status is in conflict with the work experience required for the new certification schemes. Additionally, taking a certification exam without meeting the experience requirement may be in violation of ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation. If you are currently an Affiliate, you will be given the remainder of your five years to obtain the required two years of experience and apply for full certification.
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Requirements
Due March 1:
After March 1, the Affiliate will be placed on probation until the fees are paid and the Rules of Professional Conduct are received. AfterJune 1, the Affiliate will be place on suspension until the fees are paid and the Rules of Professional Conduct are received. After September 1, the Affiliate’s Status will be revoked. |
Fees
Annual Maintenance Fees: $40 Packets received March 2-June 1: Late Fee: $25 + Maintenance Packets received after June 1: Penalty Fee: $150 + Maintenance |
Forms
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Promotion
Affiliates have five years after successfully completing the certification examination to gain the required two-year work experience.
There are no extensions to Affiliate status.
Affiliates should submit their Request for Promotion Form no later than 60 days prior to the expiration date of Affiliate status to ensure adequate processing time.