How to Add Evidence

This guide shows you how to add evidence to a case.

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Steps

1. Open your case
2. Go to the Evidence tab
3. Click Add Evidence
4. Fill in the details:
   • Type: Physical, Digital, or Documentary
   • Description: What the item is
   • Location found: Where you collected it
   • Collected by: Who collected it
   • Date/time collected: When it was collected
5. Upload photos (optional but recommended)
6. Click Save

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Evidence Types

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Best Practices

• Log immediately — Don't wait until end of shift
• Photograph first — Before moving, multiple angles
• Be specific — Detailed descriptions help later
• Include context — Note where and how found

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Chain of Custody

Once you add evidence, IronCase automatically tracks chain of custody:

• Every transfer is logged
• User, date, time, location recorded
• Complete history always available

Always transfer evidence through the system to maintain the chain.

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Submitting to Lab

To submit evidence for analysis:

1. Open the evidence item
2. Click Submit to Lab
3. Select analysis type (DNA, AFIS, Ballistics, etc.)
4. Set priority
5. Add notes for the lab
6. Click Submit

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Related

• Submit Digital Request
• Evidence Types Reference