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Glossary Term Chain of Custody

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What is Chain of Custody?

Chain of custody is the documented handling of evidence that preserves its integrity from collection through analysis to disposal in investigations.

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Understanding Chain of Custody

Chain of custody refers to the documentation of the handling of evidence to ensure its integrity is maintained from collection to disposal. Related terms see Asset lifecycle.

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