ASTM E2388-11
Standard Guide for Minimum Training Requirements for Forensic Document Examiners

Standard No.

ASTM E2388-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2388-11

Scope

The procedures outlined here are grounded in the generally accepted body of knowledge and experience in the field of forensic document examination. By following these requirements and procedures, an appropriate trainee (see 5.2) can acquire the scientific, technical, and other specialized knowledge, skill, and experience required to reliably perform the work of a forensic document examiner (Guide E444).

1.1 This guide provides minimum requirements and procedures that should be used for the fundamental training of forensic document examiners (Guide E444).

1.2 This guide may not cover all aspects of training for the topics addressed or for unusual or uncommon examinations.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E2388-11 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1732 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
• ASTM E2195 Standard Terminology Relating to the Examination of Questioned Documents
• ASTM E444 Standard Guide for Scope of Work Relating to Forensic Document Examiners

ASTM E2388-11 history

• 2011 ASTM E2388-11 Standard Guide for Minimum Training Requirements for Forensic Document Examiners
• 2009 ASTM E2388-09 Standard Guide for Minimum Training Requirements for Forensic Document Examiners
• 2005 ASTM E2388-05 Standard Guide for Minimum Training Requirements for Forensic Document Examiners