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Authentication of Evidence

Definition

The requirement to show that a piece of evidence is what it claims to be. For digital evidence, this includes demonstrating the source, date, and chain of custody.

Why It Matters in Family Court

Screenshots and digital files may be challenged without clear source documentation. Courts need assurance that digital evidence has not been altered or fabricated.

How ThreadLock Supports This

ThreadLock preserves upload timestamps and file origin metadata to assist in demonstrating authenticity. Each uploaded file retains its original metadata and upload context.

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