Concept information
Preferred term
chain of custody
Definition
- Chain of custody is a concept in the study and application of law that applies to the proper handling of evidence within a criminal proceeding. It refers to the ability to positively guarantee the identity, integrity, and chronological history of evidence from the point of acquisition through to examination and testimony. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Chain of Custody]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/chain_of_custody
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