Begin with a description and documents. Physical objects, firearms and ammunition must not be transferred through an ordinary enquiry or mailed through the website's contact channels.
- Briefly describe the question and case stage.
- Retain the complete report with every appendix.
- Separate the question about an object from the question of culpability.
- Do not send firearms, ammunition or other dangerous objects through the website's contact channels.
Consultation on ballistics materials
- Situation description without transferring dangerous objects
- Procedural documents
- Existing report and appendices
Formulating questions and the appointment procedure
- Brief task description
- Draft questions or appointment order
- List of materials already available
Preliminary report examination
- Complete report text
- All appendices and questions
- List of particular doubts
Reviews of ballistics expert reports
- The complete report with every appendix
- The appointment decision or order and questions asked
- Case materials and specific objections where available
Submission of materials
A description and documents suffice for an initial enquiry. Transfer of originals and physical objects is agreed separately. Do not alter an object for checking. Identify which materials are missing or may be obtained later.
Material Transfer and Use Terms