Interacting With Crime Laboratories
Managing Caseloads for Investigators
![graphic of communication regarding a case between an agency, laboratory and court system.](images/lab-agenc-pros-case.png)
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