Sample Custody
/ˈsæmpəl ˈkʌstədi/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal responsibility for preserving, protecting, and controlling physical evidence or samples in litigation or regulatory contexts.
The court ordered the sample custody to remain with the forensic lab until the trial concluded.
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- sample custody
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Commentary
Ensure clear documentation of sample custody to maintain evidentiary integrity and admissibility in legal proceedings.
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