Evidence Management
/ˈɛvɪdəns ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
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- (n.) The process of collecting, preserving, and handling evidence to ensure its integrity for legal proceedings.
Proper evidence management is crucial to maintaining the chain of custody in criminal trials.
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Effective evidence management requires meticulous documentation and secure storage to prevent contamination or loss, which is essential for admissibility in court.
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