Federal Rule of Evidence

What does Rule 1001 define as an "original"?

• A photocopy of a document

• The actual document itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect

• Any digital version of a document

• A summary of the document's content

Under Rule 1002, when is an original document required?

• When the content of the document is not disputed

• When the document is a public record

• To prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph

• Only when the judge requires it

According to Rule 1003, a duplicate is admissible unless:

• It is an electronic version of a document

• There is a genuine question about the original's authenticity or admitting the duplicate would be unfair

• It is not notarized

• It is a color copy

Which of the following is NOT a hearsay exception under Rule 803?

• Present sense impression

• Statement against interest

• Unavailability of the declarant

• Excited utterance

Which statement falls under the exception for "former testimony" in Rule 804?

• A statement made by a person who believes they are about to die

• A statement made in a prior court proceeding where the party had a chance to cross-examine

• A spontaneous statement made under stress

• A personal history statement