Which question relates to verifying the transfer of custody in the chain of evidence?

• A. Was each transfer from one handler to another recorded?
• B. How was the evidence weighed?
• C. Who paid for the evidence?
• D. How long was the chain kept?

Answer: (A)

Verifying custody hinges on a traceable record of who handles the evidence and when. The transfer of custody is confirmed by documenting every handoff—who released it, who received it, and the time of the transfer—creating an unbroken chain that supports the evidence’s integrity and admissibility. The option that asks whether each transfer from one handler to another was recorded directly addresses this requirement, since it checks for the continuous custody log. Other questions focus on different aspects: weighing concerns the evidence’s physical properties, not custody; who paid for the evidence is irrelevant to custody; and how long the chain is kept relates to retention policies rather than transfer verification.