6 U.S.C. § 161 : US Code - Section 161: Establishment of Office; Director

Search 6 U.S.C. § 161 : US Code - Section 161: Establishment of Office; Director

(a) Establishment
(1) In general
There is hereby established within the Department of Justice an
Office of Science and Technology (hereinafter in this subchapter
referred to as the "Office").
(2) Authority
The Office shall be under the general authority of the
Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, and shall
be established within the National Institute of Justice.
(b) Director
The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be an
individual appointed based on approval by the Office of Personnel
Management of the executive qualifications of the individual.