Sources, evidence & verification · Working

Case file

ELI5

A structured collection of evidence, records and notes concerning one investigation, event or subject.

Used in conversation

“Can we verify the case file before we present it as fact?”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Case file” in documentary, factual & unscripted conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.