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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > police procedures > chain of custody

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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]

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