What Is Evidence?
What evidence means in a private investigation and why documentation matters.
Chain of custody is the record of how evidence was collected, handled, stored, and transferred.
It matters because a clear chain of custody helps explain where evidence came from, who handled it, whether it was changed, and why it can be trusted later.
Back to GlossaryWhat evidence means in a private investigation and why documentation matters.
What a written investigation summary may include after research or field work.
How a case starts, what details are useful, and what should not be sent at the beginning.
Learn how intake, scoping, field work, documentation, and next steps are handled.
Locate and verify witnesses, contact paths, addresses, and practical next steps for legal matters.
Understand how sensitive investigation inquiries are handled discreetly and responsibly.