Physical anthropology and the law

Legal responsibilities of forensic anthropologists

Bibliographic Data

ID8314654
AuthorsAlison Galloway (0009-0005-2243-2933, University of California, Santa Cruz), Walter H Birkby (University of Arizona), Tzipi Kahana (0000-0003-2845-8593, University of Arizona), Laura C Fulginiti (0000-0003-1993-8114, University of Arizona), Laura Fulginiti
Year1990
Volume33
IssueS11
Pages39-57
Publication date1990-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Physical Anthropology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-9483 • E-ISSN: 1096-8644
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ajpa.1330330505
OpenAlexW2025910146
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited35

An understanding of the legal responsibilities which accompany involvement with forensic anthropology are essential prior to active participation in this field. Correct procedures of scene investigation, the requirements for handling and security of physical evidence, and the maintenance of a complete chain of custody are an obligation of all forensic scientists. The anthropologist as expert witness must also be cognizant of the implications of the format and language of his or her reports, be comfortable with presenting and substantiating this material in court, and be aware of the ramifications of maintaining a scientific viewpoint within the legal sphere

Engineering ethics · Expert witness · Field (mathematics) · Forensic anthropology · Obligation · Political science · Sociology · Witness · Anthropology · Engineering · Forensic and Genetic Research · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Law

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