Work Item
ASTM WK83695
New Guide for Post Mortem Examination Photography
1. Scope
This standard provides procedures describing specific photography and lighting techniques for documenting post mortem examinations. These photographs serve as a permanent record of the examination, related evidence, and findings.Keywords
post mortem documentation; autopsy photography; autopsy documentation; identification photographs; injury documentation; gross specimen photography; examination quality photographsRationale
This guide is intended to increase consistency among forensic photography providers due to the evidentiary and documentary value provided by photographs during forensic autopsies. This standard provides photography guidelines to better allow organizations to develop training programs and in-practice protocols.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 10-07-2022
Technical Contact: Christina Malone
Item: 002
Ballot: E30.12 (23-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item