Common use of DETERMINATION OF CAUSE AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE Clause in Contracts

DETERMINATION OF CAUSE AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE. As initial attack is taken on a fire, the initial attack force will immediately gather and preserve information and evidence pertaining to the origin and cause of the fire, regardless of jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by Federal and State law, the Protecting Agency will provide investigation files relative to the fire to the Jurisdictional Agency.

DETERMINATION OF CAUSE AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE. As initial attack action is taken on a fire, the initial attack force forces, regardless of whether they are Jurisdictional Agency, Protecting Agency or Supporting Agency, will immediately gather and preserve information and evidence pertaining to the origin and cause of the fire, regardless of jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by Federal Agencies shall render mutual assistance in investigation and State law, the Protecting Agency will provide investigation files relative law enforcement activities and in court prosecutions to the fire to the Jurisdictional Agencyfullest extent possible. Each Agency shall be responsible for fire-related law enforcement activities on wildfires that originate on their respective lands.