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chain of custody  

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  • 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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-M7TX2LZZ-R

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