Cloud computing has become a critical environment for the storage and management of digital information, posing new challenges for the collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence in judicial proceedings. This article presents a structured narrative review of 19 peer-reviewed academic studies and key international frameworks concerning the forensic handling of digital evidence in cloud-based infrastructures. The review identifies recurring risks, best practices, and conceptual models proposed in the literature, highlighting the methodological fragmentation and limited alignment between technical solutions and legal standards—particularly in Latin American jurisdictions. Additionally, the analysis reveals persistent gaps in the empirical validation of forensic models, interoperability between jurisdictions, and integration of global standards such as ISO/IEC 27037 and the Budapest Convention. As a result, the article proposes a flexible methodological guide grounded in the principles of integrity, traceability, and legal admissibility, aimed at strengthening the digital chain of custody in distributed computing environments. This study contributes to the interdisciplinary dialogue on technological governance and digital justice and underscores the need for scalable, context-aware, and normatively grounded solutions aligned with the realities of modern judicial systems.