Examination of Documents

In forensic science, questioned document examination (QDE) is the examination of documents potentially disputed in a court of law. Its primary purpose is to provide evidence about a suspicious or questionable document using scientific processes and methods.

Example of Questioned Documents

The many types of possible examinations are as follows:

·         Handwriting (cursive / printing) and Signatures.

·         Typewriters, Photocopiers, Laser printers, Fax machines.

·         Cheque writers, Rubber stamps, Price markers, Label makers.

·         Printing Processes.

·         Ink, Pencil, Paper.

·         Alterations, additions, erasures, obliteration.

·         Indentations.