Sec. 2136.
(1) A copy of a record, book, or paper belonging to or in the custody of a public, college, or university library, or an incorporated library society, if accompanied by a sworn statement by the librarian or other person in charge of the record, book, or paper, that the copy is a true copy of the original in his or her custody, is admissible as evidence in a court or proceeding in like manner and to the same extent as the original would be if produced.
(2) A reproduction of a record, book, paper, or document belonging to or in the custody of a public, college, or university library, or an incorporated library society, in a medium pursuant to the records media act or a reproduction consisting of a printout or other output readable by sight from such a medium, if accompanied by a sworn statement made by the librarian or other person in charge of the record, book, paper, or document, stating that the reproduction is made under his or her supervision or that of a duly authorized representative, and that nothing has been done to alter or change the original, that the reproduction is true to the original in his or her custody, is admissible as evidence in a court or proceeding in like manner as the original would be if produced.
(3) For making and certifying a copy under subsection (1), a fee of 25 cents may be charged. For making and certifying each reproduction under subsection (2), a fee of $1.00 may be charged. If the reproduction is a photocopy, the fee shall not exceed $1.00 and a further charge of 10 cents per folio and 50 cents per sheet for photocopies actually made.
(4) A person who certifies falsely under subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of a felony punishable by the same penalty provided by statute for perjury.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 192, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 1992
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-21 - Chapter 21 Evidence (600.2101...600.2169)
Section 600.2102 - Affidavit Taken in Other State or Country; Authentication.
Section 600.2103 - Judicial Records of Other States or Countries; Use as Evidence; Authentication.
Section 600.2104 - Judicial Records of Foreign Countries; Copies as Evidence.
Section 600.2105 - Judicial Records of Foreign Countries; Proof by Common Law Methods.
Section 600.2106 - Court Order, Judgment, or Decree of Court of Record; Certified Copy as Evidence.
Section 600.2107 - Public Records; Certified Transcript as Evidence.
Section 600.2108 - Secretary of State; Certificate of Nonexistence of Record.
Section 600.2109 - Recorded Conveyance and Instruments; Certified Copies.
Section 600.2111 - Certificate of Lost Paper as Evidence of Loss.
Section 600.2112 - Certificates of Justices of the Peace of Other States as Evidence.
Section 600.2113 - Constitution, Laws, and Resolutions; Official Publication as Evidence.
Section 600.2114 - Repealed. 1967, Act 178, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.
Section 600.2114a - Issues of Foreign Law; Notice; Evidence; Duties of Court; Review on Appeal.
Section 600.2115 - Repealed. 1967, Act 178, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.
Section 600.2117 - Device by Way of Seal as Evidence of Seal.
Section 600.2118 - Repealed. 1967, Act 178, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.
Section 600.2118a - Foreign Records and Laws; Evidence; Copies, Certification.
Section 600.2119 - Judgment; Record of Certified Copy as Evidence.
Section 600.2120, 600.2121 - Repealed. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975.
Section 600.2122 - Certified as Evidence; United States Land Office Records.
Section 600.2124 - Certified Copies as Evidence; United States Weather Record.
Section 600.2125 - Proof of Publication; Notice of Application to Court or Judicial Officer.
Section 600.2126 - Proof of Publication; Notice of Sale of Real Property.
Section 600.2127 - Proof of Publication; Presumptive Evidence.
Section 600.2128 - Proof of Publication; Prima Facie Evidence.
Section 600.2131 - Written Instruments; Proof; Acknowledgment.
Section 600.2132 - Marriage Certificates and Records as Evidence.
Section 600.2133 - Marriage License or Certificate; Record as Evidence.
Section 600.2134 - Purchase of Public Lands; Certificates as Evidence.
Section 600.2135 - Breed of Horses; Evidence.
Section 600.2137 - Reproduction or Copy Admissible in Evidence.
Section 600.2139 - Seal; Presumptive Evidence of Consideration.
Section 600.2140 - Corporate Existence; Proof.
Section 600.2141 - Copartnership; Proof.
Section 600.2143 - Subscribing Witness to Instrument Need Not Be Called; Exception.
Section 600.2144 - Signature or Handwriting; Proof.
Section 600.2145 - Open Account or Account Stated; Proof, Counterclaim.
Section 600.2149 - Loss of Instrument; Proof and Disproof.
Section 600.2150 - Repealed. 1962, Act 174, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964.
Section 600.2151 - Admission of Member of Corporation as Evidence.
Section 600.2152 - Mental Competency of Testator; Presumption.
Section 600.2153 - Public Officers; Administration of Oaths for Certain Purposes.
Section 600.2157 - Physician-Patient Privilege; Waiver.
Section 600.2157b - Confidential Communication to Crime Stoppers Organization; Definitions.
Section 600.2158 - Crime; Interest or Relationship of Witness, Effect.
Section 600.2160 - Repealed. 1967, Act 263, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.
Section 600.2161 - Cross Examination of Opposite Party or Agent.
Section 600.2162 - Husband or Wife as Witness for or Against Other.
Section 600.2163 - Repealed. 1998, Act 323, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1998.
Section 600.2165 - Disclosure of Students' Records or Communications by School Teacher or Employee.
Section 600.2166 - Admissibility of Evidence in Action by or Against Person Incapable of Testifying.
Section 600.2167 - Repealed. 2014, Act 124, Imd. Eff. May 20, 2014.