Initial action – exhibit Flashcards
Who should be appointed OC exhibits in a serious crime or homicide
Qualified detective with experience in:
- Mass exhibit handling
- Forensic principles
- Methods of exhibit recovery
- Managing contamination and cross contamination issues
What must the OC exhibits update the OC investigation and 2IC with relevant information relating to exhibits
What exhibits have been found and there movements
Results of any exhibit examinations
Whether any further enquiries are required
OC exhibit should only except an exhibit if
Exhibit label contains the exhibit number in the name of the operation
Property is correctly packaged and sealed
Any prompt action necessary to preserve the exhibit has been taken e.g. drying with close
What must the OC exhibits facilitate in regards to inspection of an exhibit by defence counsel
Facilitate inspection of exhibits by defence counsel
Before preparing for a trial what are the OC exhibits responsible for
Arranging the transportation of exhibits to and from court
Security at the venue and for the production as directed by the prosecutor
What is the OC exhibit responsible for when preparing to produce exhibits in court
Clearly demonstrates the evidential value of exhibits eg mounting clothes on a board
Avoid any risk of physical injury, disease, accident, contamination or damage
What is the purpose of the exhibit numbering system
Be consistent
Cope with multiple scenes
Allow delegation of exhibit numbers to staff to utilise them
Encompass all exhibits e.g. MEK
The exhibit number ranges from the five digit number that is assigned to each individual exhibits for a certain area explain this
Admin- 10000
Victim- 15000
Witnesses - 20000
What must be done if an exhibit need to be reopened after it has been sealed for review or examination
Recorded through the forensics strategy meeting
Reseal it together with the original packaging and sealed before returning the exhibit to the store
Record is made of the actions taken and by who
