Appendix A: Chain of Custody Form – Humane Law Enforcement 

Purpose:  To document secure handling, transfer, and submission of animal remains and biological specimens collected during investigations or medical evaluation. This form must accompany all necropsy submissions, both in-house and external, to ensure a legally defensible chain of custody. 

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Case Informaiton

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Time of Collection
:
Investigating Officer Name
Location of Collection
Reason For Necropsy request

Requested By
Lead Veterinarian Notified

Evidence Handling and Storage

Packaging Type

Transfer Record

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Final Submission

Submitted To
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Time of Transfer
:
Transport Method
Receiving Party Name
Verifying Veterinary Staff

Retention

This form and all related documentation (photos, reports, submission receipts) must be retained with the official case record for a minimum of five (5) years or until legal closure, per LASPCA evidence policy.