Common use of Preservation of Evidence; Chain of Custody Clause in Contracts

Preservation of Evidence; Chain of Custody. Whenever a school employee seizes a document, an electronic device or other item, which school officials may believe contains evidence of harassment, intimidation or bullying, school employees having custody of the document, electronic device or other item shall take reasonable precautions to prevent its theft, destruction or unlawful use by any person. It is understood and agreed that under no circumstances shall any person alter, destroy or otherwise dispose of any such evidence. Such evidence shall be maintained in a locked and secure location and the handling of such evidence shall be documented in order to provide a record that no one has had an opportunity to tamper with the evidence.

Preservation of Evidence; Chain of Custody. ‌ Whenever a school employee seizes a document, an electronic device or other item, which school officials may believe contains evidence of harassment, intimidation or bullying, school employees having custody of the document, electronic device or other item shall take reasonable precautions to prevent its theft, destruction or unlawful use by any person. It is understood and agreed that under no circumstances shall any person alter, destroy or otherwise dispose of any such evidence. Such evidence shall be maintained in a locked and secure location and the handling of such evidence shall be documented in order to provide a record that no one has had an opportunity to tamper with the evidence.