ASTM-E1188:2023 Edition
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E1188-23 Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2023 | 2 |
ASTM E1188-23
Active Standard: Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator
ASTM E1188
Scope
1.1 This practice covers guidelines for the collection and preservation of information and physical items by any technical investigator pertaining to an incident that can be reasonably expected to be the subject of litigation.
1.2 This practice describes generally accepted professional principles and operations, although the facts and issues of each situation require consideration, and frequently involve matters not expressly dealt with herein. Deviations from this practice should be based on specific articulable circumstances.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Keywords
evidence collection; evidence documentation; evidence preservation; forensic engineers; forensic sciences; photographic documentation; technical investigator;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 19.020 (Test conditions and procedures in general)
DOI: 10.1520/E1188-23