The California Forensic Science Institute (CFSI) at California State University, Los Angeles, is committed to advancing the forensic sciences through a multidisciplinary program focusing on research development, professional training, student support, and community engagement. We are dedicated to upholding the highest professional, scientific, and academic standards in our service to the University, forensic science profession, and justice community.
Academics
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New Partnership
California Forensic Science Institute and School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics new partnership
A team of experienced post-conviction attorneys is establishing the Los Angeles Innocence Project (LAIP) at Cal State LA, bringing the fight to free the wrongfully convicted to the university. Through the new partnership, the litigators will work alongside faculty and students in the university’s California Forensic Science Institute and School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics to identify and investigate cases of individuals with credible claims of actual innocence, and to litigate those claims where new evidence supports overturning a conviction.
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In the News
Wrongfully convicted client of Los Angeles Innocence Project at Cal State LA freed after 38 years
Maurice Hastings, a 69-year-old man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 38 years, was freed after new DNA test results presented by the Los Angeles Innocence Project at Cal State LA pointed conclusively to another suspect.
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Meet our advisory board members
Learn about our advisory board and consultant members.
Special Events
CFSI offers special events and trainings for our students. Don't miss out!
Forensic Science Resources
Explore several list of journals and articles published by our students.
Students and Faculty Highlights
Community Engagement Program
