Recertification
ABC certificates expire on the fifth anniversary of certification. The recertification program has been designed to encourage professional involvement and to ensure continued competency in the field of certification.
The recertification requirements are defined below in the form titled Point Structure (09-0608S).
Beginning January 1, 2021, the Rules of Professional Conduct (09-0001F) will be signed electronically.
ABC prefers electronic submission of recertification packets, however paper packets can still be mailed if desired.
ABC has developed a short presentation to assist you in completing the Recertification Form.
The recertification requirements are defined below in the form titled Point Structure (09-0608S).
Beginning January 1, 2021, the Rules of Professional Conduct (09-0001F) will be signed electronically.
ABC prefers electronic submission of recertification packets, however paper packets can still be mailed if desired.
ABC has developed a short presentation to assist you in completing the Recertification Form.
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Requirements
Due March 1:
After June 1, no recertification points may be claimed and the certificant will be placed on probation until the fees are paid and the Rules of Professional Conduct are received. After December 31, the certificant will be place on suspension until the fees are paid and the Rules of Professional Conduct are received. After March 1 of the next year certification will be revoked. |
Fees
Annual Maintenance Fee: $80 Packets received March 2-June 1 Late Fee: $25 + Maintenance Packets received after June 1 Penalty Fee: $150 + Maintenance |
Forms
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Submission of Professional Development Reports
Supporting records requirements are located in the Points Structure Document (09-0608S).
Recertification packets are reviewed by a committee of volunteers. To assist the reviewer, please compile your packet as described below:
In the event you need to re-submit your recertification reporting forms and/or supporting documentation, include the word "REVISED" in the file name to alert the reviewers. NOTE: only the revised submission will be reviewed.
Recertification packets are reviewed by a committee of volunteers. To assist the reviewer, please compile your packet as described below:
- Reporting Forms: Fill out Professional Development Report (09-0601F). This form can accommodate up to two specialties. When completed, the points for each section will automatically tally on the last page, the Recertification Declaration Form (09-0612F). Please double-check these totals are correct.
- If you are reporting points for more than two specialties, complete another Professional Development Report (09-0601F). You do not need to complete a second Recertification Declaration Form. You will just add your tallied points from your second Professional Development Report to the Recertification Declaration Form. Use caution if combining these forms electronically as the fields may be overwritten. You may submit your second Professional Development Report separately, however make sure all of your points are tallied on your submitted Recertification Declaration Form. If you have questions or concerns regarding this process, please contact the Registrar for more guidance (abcregistrar@criminalistics.com).
- Supporting Documents: Must be submitted for activities claimed on Professional Development Report. Please compile documents in order (Section I, Section II, Specialties in the order reported) and upload supporting documents as one electronic file named Document type_Last Name_First Name_ Certificant Number (For example: Reporting Form_Smith_John_1234).
- If you are submitting electronically you will be submitting your reporting forms and supporting documents as separate PDF uploads.
- Click submit if filling in electronically or mail if filling out paper copies.
In the event you need to re-submit your recertification reporting forms and/or supporting documentation, include the word "REVISED" in the file name to alert the reviewers. NOTE: only the revised submission will be reviewed.
Packet Submission