IN03 Exhibits

Question 1

Admissibility of evidence depends on how you…

Answer 1

• Collect it
• Secure and safeguard it
• Present it

Question 2

What to do when finding an exhibit

Answer 2

• do not move or touch it
• consider photographs
• consider fingerprints
• notebook recordings
• label
• secure
• ensure chain of custody
• complete Property App

Question 3

What to do when evaluating an exhibit

Answer 3

• relevance
• what can it tell us?
• should it be examined by an expert?
• require special care e.g. refridgerated, dried, who should produce in court

Question 4

What is the chain of evidence and its importance?

Answer 4

• each person who has custody of an exhibit from its location until it is produced in court
• best to have as few people as possible handling

Question 5

Exhibits need to be returned unless

Answer 5

• Court ordered destruction
• liable for forfeiture to the crown
• still required for evidence/investigation
• disrupted ownership
• unlawful item