Idaho R. Evid. 1008

As amended through March 12, 2024

Rule 1008 - Functions of court and jury

Ordinarily, the court determines whether the proponent has fulfilled the factual conditions for admitting other evidence of the content of a writing, recording, or photograph under Rule 1004 or 1005. But in a jury trial, the jury determines - in accordance with Rule 104(b) - any issue about whether:

(a) an asserted writing, recording, or photograph ever existed;

(b) another one produced at the trial or hearing is the original; or

(c) other evidence of content accurately reflects the content.

Id. R. Evid. 1008

Adopted January 8, 1985, effective 7/1/1985; amended March 26, 2018, effective 7/1/2018.