What is a chain of custody concerning indictments?
Full Question:
Concerning indictments,what is a chain of custody?
09/12/2007 |
Category: Courts |
State: South Carolina |
#8636
Answer:
The chain of custody is the witnessed, written record of all of the individuals who maintained unbroken control over the items of evidence. It establishes the proof that the items of evidence collected at the crime scene is the same evidence that is being presented in a court of law.