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Protection of evidence from loss, deterioration, and unnecessary damage.
ALTERNATE CUSTODIANS
Alternate custodians have the same prerequisites as primary evidence custodians.
Each alternate evidence custodian must be appointed, as an additional duty, by the same authority appointing the
primary custodian. A copy of the appointing document must be maintained in the evidence depository under file
number 310-2c. AR 195-5 must be cited as authority for appointment of alternate evidence custodians.
The alternate evidence custodian assumes all duties and responsibilities of the primary evidence custodian during
the temporary absence of the primary evidence custodian. Temporary absence of the primary evidence custodian
is considered to be a period of more than 24 hours but not more than 30 days.
Transfer of Responsibilities
Temporary custodianship. Transfer the responsibilities between primary and alternate evidence custodians using
the following procedures:
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Upon assuming duties of the primary custodian, the alternate custodian must enter and sign the
following statement in the evidence ledger immediately below the last entry.
Alternate's Statement
I,
(Name)
, on
(Date) , assumed all duties of the primary evidence custodian during the
temporary absence of the regularly appointed custodian. I accept responsibility and accountability for all
evidence contained in the evidence room.
(Signature of Alternate Evidence Custodian)
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Upon the primary custodian's return from temporary absence he/she will ensure that the records are
correct and the evidence accounted for is properly documented. The primary custodian must enter and
sign the following statement in the evidence ledger immediately below the last entry.
Primary's Statement
I,
(Name)
, on
(Date) , resume my position as primary evidence custodian and accept
responsibility and accountability for all evidence contained in the evidence room.
(Signature of Primary Evidence Custodian)
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