The purpose of this chapter is to establish a Division of Forensic Science to provide leadership and coordination in the exercise of forensic sciences. In furtherance of that purpose, there is created the Division of Forensic Science under the supervision and control of the Director of the Division of Forensic Science. The Division of Forensic Science is established and operational within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The Division of Forensic Science shall have all the powers, duties, and functions heretofore vested in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, its personnel, and the Forensic Science Laboratory. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is hereby abolished.

29 Del. C. 1953, § ?4705; 50 Del. Laws, c. 502, § ?1; 53 Del. Laws, c. 175, § ?2; 57 Del. Laws, c. 140, § ?1; 57 Del. Laws, c. 591, § ?54; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 265, § ?1;