What process is used in document examination / handwriting identification?
The careful and systematic use of evidence that is common to most if not all disciplines of forensic science is directed towards the identification of something unknown. This process is commonly referred to as the Law of ACE: Analysis, Comparison, and Evaluation. When any two writings possess a combination of similar and independent characteristics, corresponding in relationship to each other, of such frequency and significance as to preclude the possibility of coincidence, it may be concluded that they are the same in nature or are related to a common source. Some noted and respected authorities have said that there are 21 elements of writing that can be involved in the identification process.
