Exhibits Flashcards
What is the oc exhibits role when preparing for trial.
Before commencement of trial,of investigation must decide which exhibits re considered relevant, determine the significance of ny forensic examinations and establish the most appropriate manner in which exhibits and examinations results are to be presented in trial.
Of exhibits is responsible for arranging the transportation of exhibits to and from court for their security at the venue and for their production, as directed by the prosecutor.
How is cross contamination minimised as an issue and what role does the Oc exhibits play in this.
Movements so all exhibits must be recorded throughout the duration of the investigation, even when items re transferred between different units within the police,including exhibits recovered by crime scene examiners
What topics should forensics strategy meeting cover
What examinations ESR and others could conduct on exhibits
the priority each examination should receive
whether any further work is needed to assist the reconstruction
A plan for any work to be completed that is required to assist reconstruction
An agreed reconstruction of the events relevant to the crime under investigation.
Examination of exhibits for further investigation is made when
All decisions relating to selection of particular types of Forensic examinations and prioritisation of those exams in a homicide or other serious crime investigation will be made at the forensics strategy meeting.
In relation to standard operating procedure is OC exhibits what are the key considerations
The OC exhibits is responsible for establishing required standards for the recovery handling labelling storage submission to experts presentation in court and disposal of exhibits and insuring these processes are completed in accordance with the requirements set by the OC investigation process exhibits must communicate required standard to wall investigation team members.
In conjunction with OC investigation, OC exhibits will conduct a thorough interrogation of every exhibit to:
establish the evidential value of each exhibit
Establish the investigation opportunities presented by each exhibit
Establish the further inquiries that Are needed
What is the purpose OC exhibits?
They are responsible for establishing and maintaining exhibit management systems and for maintaining the physical security and continuity of all exhibits. Their duties will culminate in the provision of an accurately recorded exhibit package and the availability of exhibits as required throughout court.
What is the purpose of a forensic strategy meeting?
To determine which exhibit or other forensic examinations are required and the priority of those examinations.
Who may attend a forensic strategy meeting.
OC investigation 2IC OC exhibits Crime scene Cordinator OC scene Anyone else deemed necessary by OC investigation Pathologist Forensics scientist ESR Fingerprint officer SOCO OC body
Before receiving any exhibits what should be written on each exhibit?
Exhibit number, detailed description of the exhibit, name of the operation, location of the scene, exactly location where found at the scene, name of Finder, date and time seized, relevant signatures.
