Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates, copies of certain entries.
A duplicate, or copy of an entry in the regular course of business as defined in Rule 1001(5), is admissible to the same extent as an original unless:
(1) a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original; or
(2) in the circumstances it would be unfair to admit the duplicate or copy of an entry in the regular course of business in lieu of the original; or
(3) otherwise provided by statute.
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