In any legal matter, chain of custody refers to the documented history of an item of evidence—from the moment it is collected to the moment it is presented in court. It involves clearly identifying: ...

The chain of custody must comprehensively document the initial recovery, secure storage, any transfers made for testing, and the ultimate disposition of the evidence.

While the basic principles for the management of chain of custody or evidence is consistent across the United States, there are specific protocols and procedures, that vary from state to state and ...