The cost of COMPUTER FORENSIC SERVICES

Computer Forensics Payment for Services
On the private side of computer forensics, clients typically are under a client contract that outlines the services that will be performed and the pay rate for these services. There is usually a retainer fee required during the time the client contract is signed. One of the reasons for the retainer fee is that sometimes when computer forensic consulting agencies are unable to find or recover the alleged evidence the client wants, they refuse to pay for services. Typical retainer fee charges would be around $1000 for each hard drive that is being examined. In addition to the retainer fee, an hourly fee for the forensic services is also charged. The hourly fee can range from $200-400 per hour.

Computer Forensics Payment for Services