Which term refers to the documented chain of custody?

• A. Chain of Title
• B. Custody Log
• C. Property Trace
• D. Chain of Custody

Answer: (D)

The term that refers to the documented sequence of who had custody of evidence, when, where, and how it was handled, from collection to disposition, is chain of custody. This phrase names the full, unbroken record that preserves the integrity of evidence by showing every transfer and handling event. It’s what makes the evidence trustworthy in review or court, because any break or missing entry could raise questions about tampering or substitution.

Other terms point to related ideas but not the complete concept. Chain of title describes the history of ownership of real property, not evidence handling. A custody log can be a tool used to record custody events, but it’s the overall chain of custody that defines the formal, documented process. Property trace isn’t a standard term in this context.