On Part IV, who is responsible for handwriting or typing the statement?

• A. the investigator
• B. the subject
• C. the clerk
• D. the witness

Answer: (D)

In Part IV, the statement is the witness’s own account. The witness is responsible for handwriting or directing how the statement is typed because the content should reflect the witness’s firsthand knowledge in the witness’s own words. The investigator facilitates the interview and gathers details, but the substance of the statement belongs to the witness. A clerk may transcribe or format the written words, and the statement is typically reviewed and signed by the witness, but the responsibility for what is said lies with the witness. The subject (accused) would not be the author of the witness’s statement, and while a clerk can assist with typing if the witness dictates, the content must originate from the witness.