California - Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Program Title
Electronic Chain of Custody Solution for Elections
Program Summary
The Electronic Chain of Custody (CoC) Solution was developed to address security risks and inefficiencies in the paper-based custody process for voting equipment and materials. The traditional manual process resulted in extensive paper waste, time delays, illegible entries, missing documentation, and the risk of lost custody records during transport and multiple handoffs. Under the Voting Solutions for All People Program, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk recognized the need for a reliable tracking system to safeguard election equipment from potential tampering or theft. Implemented in 2020, the CoC solution digitized custody tracking, enabling real-time monitoring and automated recordkeeping. This reduced manual tasks and improved efficiency, security, and compliance. By enhancing transparency and safeguarding election materials, the program has become a cornerstone of election integrity in Los Angeles County.