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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
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