ASTM E1459-13 PDF

Scope: 4.1 By following the procedures specified in this guide, any item of physical evidence will have a traceable audit trail by which the origin, past history, treatment, and analysis of the item can be determined.

4.2 By following these procedures, the chain of custody of any item of physical evidence will be maintained and documented.

1.1 This guide describes methods to be used for labeling physical evidence collected during field investigations; received in a forensic laboratory; or isolated, generated, or prepared from items submitted for laboratory examination.

1.2 Many types of physical evidence may be hazardous. It is assumed that personnel assigned to the collection, packaging, storing, or analysis of physical evidence will take precautions as appropriate to the evidence.

1.3 This guide offers a set of instructions for performing one or more specific operations. This standard cannot replace knowledge, skill, or ability acquired through appropriate education, training, and experience and should be used in conjunction with sound professional judgment.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E1459-13 Referenced Document

ASTM E1188 Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator
ASTM E1492 Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory

2018 ASTM E1459-13(2018) Standard Guide for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation
2013 ASTM E1459-13 Standard Guide for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation
1992 ASTM E1459-92(2005) Standard Guide for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation
1992 ASTM E1459-92(1998) Standard Guide for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation