Mapmakers term · Canon reference
Chain of custody
A documented, continuous account of the identity, possession, transfer, and handling of people or evidence.
Meaning in the series
In The Suwałki Gap, a negotiated detainee transfer depends upon continuous identity control, medical assessment, recorded custody, and lawful receipt. Documentary continuity is part of a credible legal process.
Source and related reading
Primary source: The Suwałki Gap. This entry explains terminology found in the published fiction; for controlling legal wording, consult the linked instruments.