Evidence management.

Evidence can be uploaded from the web dashboard or mobile app. All uploads are automatically hashed and timestamped.

Supported file types

Upload methods

• Drag and drop: Drag files directly into the evidence area
• File browser: Click "Upload" to select files
• Mobile app: Capture directly or upload from device
• Bulk upload: Select multiple files or folders at once

Required information

For each upload, you can add:

• Description: What the evidence shows (recommended)
• Category: Type classification (e.g., photo, message, document)
• Date: When the evidence was created (extracted automatically when available)
• Tags: Custom labels for organization

Every piece of evidence uploaded to Family Evidence is cryptographically authenticated to establish integrity and admissibility.

What happens on upload

1. SHA-256 hash: A unique digital fingerprint is generated
2. NTP timestamp: Server time is recorded from trusted time servers
3. Metadata extraction: EXIF data, file properties preserved
4. Audit log entry: Upload event recorded with user details

Authentication certificates

Each piece of evidence can generate a certificate of authenticity that includes:

• SHA-256 hash value
• NTP-verified upload timestamp
• Original filename and file size
• Uploader identity and device info
• Chain of custody summary

Keep your evidence organized for easy retrieval and professional exports.

Categories

Assign categories to classify evidence types:

• Photos: Images of incidents, conditions, people
• Screenshots: Text messages, social media, emails
• Videos: Recordings of incidents or conditions
• Audio: Voicemails, recordings
• Documents: Agreements, records, correspondence
• Financial: Bank statements, receipts, invoices
• Medical: Records, prescriptions, reports
• Other: Anything that doesn't fit above

Tags

Create custom tags for your workflow. Examples:

• Custody exchange
• Property condition
• Harassment
• Key exhibit

Filtering and searching

Find evidence quickly using:

• Search: By description, filename, or content
• Date range: Filter by evidence date or upload date
• Category/tag: Filter by classification
• Uploader: Filter by who uploaded

Family Evidence maintains a complete, immutable chain of custody for every piece of evidence.

What's tracked

Every action is logged with:

• Timestamp: NTP-verified server time
• User: Who performed the action
• Action: What was done (upload, view, download, export)
• IP address: Network origin
• Device: Browser/app and operating system

Chain of custody events

Viewing chain of custody

1. Open any piece of evidence
2. Click the "Chain of custody" or "History" tab
3. View the complete timeline of events
4. Export as PDF for court submissions