Interacting With Crime Laboratories

Managing Caseloads for Investigators

Caseload management begins with identifying all individuals associated with the case, including investigators, prosecutors and laboratory personnel. Best practices for individuals managing casework include the following:

• Establish a database containing all case information
• Identify and document case assignments
  (investigative agent(s), prosecutor(s) and laboratory personnel)
• Clearly and consistently document all case information
• Include a comprehensive case summary
• Ensure proper evidence tracking
• Monitor and document evidence processing progress
  - Suspect identification
  - Final disposition
• Establish an automatic case notification process