How to Track Evidence for Court
Maintain credibility by documenting when evidence is collected, stored, and exchanged.
Published October 26, 2025
Evidence loses value when you can't prove who handled it. A consistent tracking workflow—item logs, transfer records, and exhibit labels—keeps judges confident in your chain of custody.
When to use this
- You work with physical exhibits like photos, devices, or documents and need a history of possession.
- Multiple investigators or attorneys will touch the same item over weeks or months.
- The court requires a chain-of-custody report before trial or during discovery.
How to do it (fast)
- Log each item in ChainOfCustodyPDF with identifiers, collection dates, and locations.
- Label folders and physical exhibits using ExhibitStickers so the IDs match your log.
- Compile supporting photos and PDFs with PhotoEvidenceBinder for easy reference at hearings.
- Use TimelineCourt to note when items were produced, inspected, or admitted.
Why this helps
- A reliable log prevents authenticity objections and supports admissibility.
- Tracking transfers deters accusations of tampering or lost evidence.
- Coordinating logs with exhibits and timelines simplifies trial prep.
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Not legal advice. Courts set their own rules. Keep your original records.