증거물연계성 (Chain of Custody)의 중요성과 범죄현장 증거물의 연계관리 확보방안

Abstract

Regarding scientific investigation, the most important matter is management of the evidence in accordance with collecting evidences. The evidences collected by scientific investigation should follow legal requirements. So organized and systematic managements of evidence in crime scenes are needed to improve practical affairs. We discussed concept and importance of Chain of Custody. Also we checked precedents and revised of laws to conclude improvement plans for current management and Chain of Custody of evidences. First, we suggest to improve evidence handling as below. - Efficient numbering of evidences - Standardize moving guide lines and security guaranteed at evidences - Accurate recording data at evidence transition - The consistency between the Police organization and National Forensic Service - The improved management for evidence of unsolved crime cases Second, we suggest to below group managements. - Expansion of scientific investigators - Improvement of systemic forensic team - Training for evidence management According to scientific investigation, COC is overall process from primary investigation to the trial. So organized and systematic managements of evidence in crime scenes are needed to improve practical affairs.