Which section is typically included in the final crime scene report?

• A. Administrative Information
• B. Case Law Summary
• C. Legal Brief
• D. Public Relations Plan

Answer: (A)

Administrative information is the starting section of a final crime scene report. This part records the essential identifying details that anchor the document: who conducted the scene examination, the dates and times of collection and processing, the exact location, the case number, and the agencies involved. It sets up clear accountability and traceability so anyone reviewing the file knows who was responsible for actions at the scene and when they occurred. Including this information helps ensure the report can be authenticated, referenced in court, and linked to the broader investigation and evidence chain.

The other options don’t fit as standard sections of a final crime scene report because they belong to other areas of the case file. Case law summaries relate to legal precedents and courtroom strategy, not the factual scene documentation. Legal briefs are formal legal arguments, not field or scene information. Public relations plans are about controlling communication with the public or media, which is outside the scope of documenting physical evidence and scene processing.