1.1 Each forensic case will be assigned a CF (computer forensics) case reference number. The CF reference number will not be assigned until a signed quotation / PO has been returned to Orion or arrangements have been made for the collection of exhibits from client or delivery of exhibits to Orion has been confirmed.
1.2 There may be occasions when due to the urgency of the job it is not possible to receive the signed quotation / PO prior to the collection of exhibits or starting the examination. In those situations an email from the client must be received first in all cases confirming they accept our quotation and wish for Orion to proceed with the collection of exhibits or the examination.
1.3 It is the responsibility of either the computer forensics manager or the director of computer forensics services to ensure the signed quotation / PO is obtained at the earliest opportunity.
1.4 The next CF reference number will be obtained by looking in the forensic database for the next available number. It is the responsibility of the person assigning the reference number to input what details are known at that time into the database to ensure that there is no possibility of the same CF reference number being used twice.