IN01 EXHIBITS

Question 1

The admissibility of an Exhibit will depend on what?.

Answer 1

How you:

• Collect it.
• Secure it and safeguard it.
• Present it.

Question 2

What is the meaning of chain of evidence?

Answer 2

Each person who has custody of an exhibit from its location until it is produced in court makes up the “chain of evidence”

Question 3

Why is the chain of evidence important.

Answer 3

To prove that the exhibit in court is the exhibit located at the scene, you must be able to show in court the steps taken in relation to the exhibit and by whom.

Question 4

What are the procedure for dealing with an exhibit from its initial location until it’s produced in court,

Answer 4

• Evaluate it.
• Store it correctly.
• Protect it from damage or cross contamination.
• ensure chain of evidence is followed.
• take it to court.
• Return it or destroy it.