Which evidence form has 3 copies?

• A. Evidence Custody Document (ECD)
• B. Chain of Custody Log
• C. Property Receipt
• D. Evidence Handling Form

Answer: (A)

Evidence custody procedures rely on a formal record that travels with the item and logs every transfer of custody. The form designed for this purpose is created in three copies: one copy stays with the evidence storage record, one accompanies the item during each transfer, and the third is filed in the case or agency records. This triplicate setup provides an auditable trail even if copies are separated or handled by different people.

The other forms serve different roles: the chain of custody log is mainly a running ledger of who handled the item and when; the property receipt documents the property's transfer, typically with fewer copies; and an evidence handling form records specific handling instructions for a given event and isn’t typically triplicated.