Rule · Federal Rules of Evidence

Rule 1002. Requirement of the Original

Federal Rules of Evidence § 1002

Type: Rule
Source: Federal Rules of Evidence
Jurisdiction: Federal
Date: 2026-07-10
Topic: general

Rule 1002. Requirement of the Original An original writing, recording, or photograph is required in order to prove its content unless these rules or a federal statute provides otherwise. (Amended eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)

Rule1002. Requirement of the Original

An original writing, recording, or photograph is required in order to prove its content unless these rules or a federal statute provides otherwise.

(Amended eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)