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After the analysis part of the digital evidence and a forensic investigation is completed, the Forensic Investigator or Researcher is required to compile a comprehensive report. Digital forensics reports are detailed reports prepared by the forensic investigators after completing the analysis of the digital forensic evidence, which outlines the procedures or processes followed and the finding (Solomon et al., 2011). One of the most crucial elements of an excellent digital forensic report is that another forensic researcher, given similar repositories, should be capable of following the report, step after the other, and achieve the same results. Digital forensic reports are essential legal documents (Solomon et al., 2011). They also serve as technical and scientific documents outlining the process and findings after an investigator completes analyzing the digital evidence. When it comes to a digital forensic case before the Court, forensic reports are crucial elements.

Therefore, writing a comprehensive and excellent forensic report improves the chances of convincing a bench of judges and winning the case. Forensic reports are not only accompanied by communicating facts but also presents the final expert opinion. The primary sections of a digital forensic report include a brief summary of information, Tools used in the investigation process, which include their purpose and any underlying assumptions related to specific tools, Repositories, Recommendations and the next steps for the attorney to cease or continue with the investigation based on the findings outlined in the report (Neuropsychological Report Writing., 2016).

Under the repository, the forensic investigator should include a summary of evidence found, analysis of relevant portions of evidence, and repetition of these steps for other evidence items like mobile phones and computer systems (Neuropsychological Report Writing., 2016). Also, some of the critical components that needs to be in the digital forensic

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report include Case identifier or submission number, identity of the reporting agency, case investigator, identity of the submitter, date of receipt, date of report, descriptive list of items that were submitted for assessment or examination, including their serial number, model and make. Furthermore, the identity and signature of the examiner, a brief description of the process taken during the test, results, or findings and conclusion are also essential elements of the forensic report (Neuropsychological Report Writing., 2016).

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References Neuropsychological Report Writing. (2016). United Kingdom: Guilford Publications.

Solomon, M. G., Barrett, D., Tittel, E., Broom, N., Rudolph, K. (2011). Computer Forensics Jump Start. United Kingdom: Wiley.

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