Rule 901 (Authenticating or Identifying Evidence)

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Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Rule of Evidence
gptkbp:adoptedBy 1975
gptkbp:appliesTo Physical evidence
Digital evidence
Documentary evidence
gptkbp:codifiedIn Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 901
gptkbp:example Comparison by an expert witness or the trier of fact
Ancient documents or data compilations
Distinctive characteristics and the like
Methods provided by statute or rule
Nonexpert opinion about handwriting
Process or system
Public records or reports
Telephone conversations
Testimony of a witness with knowledge
Voice identification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rule 901 (Authenticating or Identifying Evidence)
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Federal_Rules_of_Evidence
gptkbp:provides Examples of authentication methods
gptkbp:purpose Sets requirements for authentication or identification of evidence
gptkbp:requires Proponent must produce evidence sufficient to support a finding that the item is what the proponent claims it is
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Federal_Rules_of_Evidence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6