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.
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.
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.
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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.