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Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory
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Scope
1.1 This practice describes procedures and techniques for protecting and documenting the integrity of physical evidence with respect to suitability for scientific testing, and admissibility as evidence in criminal or civil litigation.
Significance and Use
Prior to being presented in court, a foundation must be established showing how evidence was collected, who collected the evidence, where it was collected, who has had custody of the evidence, how the evidence has been processed, and when changes of custody have occurred.
If the procedures outlined in this practice are followed, the chain of custody with respect to the evidence while it is in the custody of the forensic laboratory will be protected.
Keywords
change of custody; evidence documentation; evidence labeling; ICS Number Code 07.140 (Forensic science)
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Document Number
ASTM-E1492-11
Revision Level
2011 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
July 1, 2011
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
E30.11