CHAIN OF CUSTODY - PROBLEMS IN ITS APPLICATION

• NCJ Number: 40937
• Journal: Arkansas Law Review Volume: 30 Issue: 3 Dated: (FALL 1976) Pages: 344-349
• Author(s): S ROBINSON
• Date Published: 1976
• Length: 6 pages
• Corporate Author: University of Arkansas
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

CASE NOTES REVIEWING LAW IN REGARD TO THE PROPER CUSTODY AND TRANSFER OF CUSTODY OF REAL EVIDENCE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TRIALS.

Abstract

WHERE PROFERRED EVIDENCE IS NOT READILY IDENTIFIABLE OR SUBJECT TO ALTERATION, A 'CHAIN OF CUSTODY' MUST BE ESTABLISHED TO ASSURE THE TRIAL COURT THAT THE OBJECT IS IN FACT THE ONE CONNECTED WITH THE CASE AT BAR.(AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...TWH