mantener la cadena de custodia

English translation: chain of custody

16:20 May 19, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Science (general) / megacryometeors
Spanish term or phrase: mantener la cadena de custodia
En el ano 2000 cayeron numerosas 'megacriometeoros' en diversos punto de Espana, y los medios de comunicación se hicieron eco de estos sucesos, junto a algunos casos de fraude científico.
.....
XXXX, químico del Laboratorio XXXX senala a SINC que la caída del "megacriometeoro" de XXX no causó danos personales, pero sí materiales sobre el tejado de la nave industrial donde impactó, por lo que los propietarios cursaron una denuncia.

Hasta el lugar de los hechos se desplazó un equipo de la policía judicial de la Guardia Civil, que realizó una inspección ocular, valoró los desperfectos y levantó un acta oficial. Estos procedimientos, junto a la rápida congelación de las muestras y su traslado al laboratorio, permitieron mantener la cadena de custodía del material helado y dotar de rigor a la investigación.

Thank you!

Liz
liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:44
English translation:chain of custody
Explanation:
A slight variation, but I got 3 for "chain of custody" versus 0 for "custody chain" at 'Lectric Law Library.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 15 mins (2008-05-19 16:36:13 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

(maintain the)
Selected response from:

Reed James
Chile
Local time: 07:44
Grading comment
Thank you!
I prefer "chain of custody"
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +4chain of custody
Reed James
4 +4maintain the custody chain
Carlos Segura


  

Answers


4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
maintain the custody chain


Explanation:
One example:

For police and militaryA portion of the custody chain that is particularly vulnerable in many agencies ... Once evidence is placed in temporary storage, it should immediately be ...
www.police-sheriff-military.com/article4.html - 14k - Cached - Similar pages


Carlos Segura
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:44
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Interesting though, as this involves the transport of ice samples, so I thought "where does custody come into it?".. I always thought you put a person in custody


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Paul Merriam: Although I'd be more inclined to call it a "chain of custody"
5 mins
  -> Many thanks.

agree  Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
5 mins
  -> Many thanks.

agree  Joseph Tein: I agrew with Paul and like the sound of "chain of custody" better also.
20 mins
  -> Many thanks.

agree  Remy Arce: "chain of custody" better
49 mins
  -> Many thanks.

agree  Egmont
1 hr
  -> Many thanks.

disagree  Rosa Paredes: not custody chain, but 'chain of custody'
7 hrs
  -> Many thanks.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +4
chain of custody


Explanation:
A slight variation, but I got 3 for "chain of custody" versus 0 for "custody chain" at 'Lectric Law Library.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 15 mins (2008-05-19 16:36:13 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

(maintain the)


    Reference: http://www.lectlaw.com/files/env19.htm
Reed James
Chile
Local time: 07:44
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you!
I prefer "chain of custody"

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Joseph Tein: "chain of custody" sounds right to me
10 mins

agree  giulio76: me too
14 mins

agree  AZjuancarlos: You are 100% correct. Chain of custody is used in numerous state's laws and regs, including here in AZ
43 mins

agree  Dr. Andrew Frankland
1 hr
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search