Exhibit Number
Definition
The unique reference code assigned to each recovered item at the moment of collection. It appears on the label, in the scene notes, in the exhibit log, and in every subsequent document that refers to the item, creating the continuity required for chain-of-custody purposes.
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- Search, Collection, Packaging and PreservationThe unique reference code assigned to each recovered item at the moment of collection. It appears on the label, in the scene notes, in the exhibit log, and in...