Rule 1002. Requirement of original.
To prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original writing, recording, or photograph is required, except as otherwise provided by statute, these rules, or other rules applicable in the courts of this state.
History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 10. Montana Rules of Evidence
Part Article X. Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs
Rule 1002. Requirement of original
Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates, copies of certain entries
Rule 1004. Admissibility of other evidence of contents