For cash impounded at district, with less than $500, who must sign the evidence bag?

• A. The impounding deputy
• B. The desk deputy
• C. Both the impounding deputy and the desk deputy
• D. The supervisor

Answer: (C)

Signing the evidence bag by both the person who impounded the money and the desk deputy is about maintaining a solid chain of custody. The impounding deputy is the one who initially seizes and secures the cash, while the desk deputy takes custody and logs it into the property system. When both signatures appear, it clearly documents the transfer of control from field to the evidence account, confirming the amount, condition, and contents at the moment of transfer. This dual-signature practice helps prevent tampering, provides a clear accountability trail, and supports the integrity of the evidence. Supervisors or additional signatures may come into play in other scenarios, but for this situation, the two-signature rule is the standard best practice.