If the impression lacks sufficient details to reach one of these conclusions, the print is determined to be of 'no value.' (analysis is still conducted). Which statement is correct?

• A. No value; analysis halted
• B. No value; analysis continues for documentation
• C. No value; but report is filed without analysis
• D. No value; analysis is still conducted

Answer: (D)

When an impression lacks enough detail to support a match, it is appropriately labeled as no value. Yet this doesn’t end the work with that impression. The analyst still conducts scrutiny to document its limitations, describe why it cannot be used for identification, and preserve a complete record of the evidence. That practice keeps the case file accurate and ensures transparency in how the evidence was handled.

So the best choice is that no value is declared, and analysis is still conducted. Options suggesting halting analysis, filing a report without any analysis, or focusing only on documentation without continuing the analytical step don’t reflect how these cases are typically documented and reviewed.