Ariz. R. Evid. 1002

As amended through December 6, 2023

Rule 1002 - Requirement of the Original

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

Ariz. R. Evi. 1002

Amended Sept. 8, 2011, effective 1/1/2012; amended effective 1/1/2019.

COMMENT TO 2012 AMENDMENT

The language of Rule 1002 has been amended to conform to the federal restyling of the Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility.

HISTORICAL NOTE

Source:

Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 1002, (modified).

Civ.Code 1913, §§ 1756, 1757.

Rev.Code 1928, § 4463.

Laws 1951, Ch. 62, § 1.

Code 1939, Supp.1952, § 23-314.

Rules Civ.Proc., former Rule 44(s).