Engaging our services
An examination will not commence until formal written instructions are received, as all parties require a clear and unambiguous understanding of expectations.
Whilst we are based in Perth Western Australia, we service clients across Australia.
Pricing
Our pricing is competitive with our reputable competitors. As with any professional service, cost should not be the sole factor in ensuring you are engaging the right people.
We incorporate strategies in our pricing structure that allow us to provide professional services to our interstate clients at rates comparable with our reputable eastern states competitors. The fact that we operate from Western Australia will not add cost to your examination irrespective of your location within Australia.
Please contact us to discuss our pricing arrangements.
Guidelines and standards
We adhere to the standards outlined in Practice Note CM7 Expert witnesses in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia or equivalent.
Methods
Our examinations are conducted in accordance with methods applied in Australian government document examination laboratories.
Reporting
Reporting options are available. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements.
Peer Review | Quality assurance
Our examination results and reports undergo rigorous quality assurance processes prior to release.
Examinations away from the laboratory
Forensic document examinations are completed under laboratory conditions.
Whilst examinations can be conducted remotely, such as in legal offices, courts or government departments, there will be limitations to what can be achieved and any opinion will most likely be qualified.
Every effort should be made to provide the original documents to us for examination in our laboratory.
Examining copies
Original documents must always be submitted where available.
Examinations can be completed on non-original documents however there will be limitations in the process which can and regularly do impact our ability to reach an opinion.
Specimen material
Quality and quantity are equally important considerations when providing specimen handwriting or signature material for comparison.
To access our guide to obtaining specimen handwriting and signatures please click this icon.
For best results, discuss requirements for obtaining appropriate specimen material with us prior to submitting documents for examination.