The MAIN PURPOSE for maintaining the chain of custody on an item of evidence is to

The MAIN PURPOSE for maintaining the chain of custody on an item of evidence is to
A . Establish that the evidence has not been altered or changed from the time it was collected through its production in court
B. Verify that the item of evidence has only been handled by court officials prior to its production m court.
C. event opposing parties from accessing evidence without a court order
D. Eliminate re need to authenticate the item of evidence in court

Answer: A