Question

Photography started being used for evidence collecting and making "mug shots" almost as soon as it was patented. When was it first used in the courtroom?

Answer 1

The first use of forensic photography was in the nineteenth century by Alphonse Bertillon. He was the first forensic photographer. Hope that was what you were looking for.

Answer 2

1851

Step-by-step explanation:

Photography was first presented in courtroom in 1851 as evidence against a criminal case that was solved based on the photograph of a fudged document. Later on by 1870s, the use of photography in solving court cases became a common practice. The first use of forensic photography was done by Alphonse Bertillon when he took several shots of crime scene which later helped to resolve the case.