Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures

Chapter 10

Case Management

Abstract

This chapter looks at the presentation of evidence. It addresses the issues of the rules of evidence and the handling of the evidence throughout its lifecycle. It discusses the issues of report preparation and the level of detail that is normally required. It also looks at the types of report that may be required and addresses the issue of report and presentation quality. It also addresses testimony in court and expert witnesses and reviews some of the main reasons why cases in the courts fail.

Keywords

rules of evidence; evidence preparation; testimony; expert witness

Table of Contents

10.1 Overview

10.2 Hard Copy Forms

10.3 MARS

10.3.1 Initial Forensic Laboratory Setup

10.3.2 Setting up the Administrator ...