The copy of the record shall be admissible in evidence to the same extent as though the original thereof were offered and the custodian has been present and testified to the matters stated in the affidavit.
The affidavit shall be admissible in evidence and the matters stated therein shall be presumed true in the absence of preponderance of evidence to the contrary. When more than one person has knowledge of the facts, more than one affidavit may be made.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 57. Evidence and Witnesses
Article 5. Miscellaneous Provisions
§57-5-1. Summons for Witnesses
§57-5-3. Production of Writings -- by Party
§57-5-4. Production of Writings -- by Person Other Than Party
§57-5-4a. Hospital Records; Definitions
§57-5-4b. Hospital Records; Furnishing Copies in Compliance With Subpoenas
§57-5-4c. Hospital Records; Sealing, Identification and Direction of Copies
§57-5-4d. Hospital Records; Opening of Sealed Envelopes
§57-5-4e. Hospital Records; Custodian's Affidavit; Charges
§57-5-4f. Hospital Records; Admissibility of Copies and Affidavits
§57-5-4g. Hospital Records; Obtaining Personal Attendance of Custodian
§57-5-4i. Hospital Records; Substitution of Copies After Introduction of Originals
§57-5-4j. Hospital Records; Evidence of Reasonableness of Medical Expenses
§57-5-5. Failure of Witness to Attend or Produce Writing
§57-5-6. Commitment to Jail of Person Attending but Refusing to Testify or Produce Writing
§57-5-7. Interpreters Required
§57-5-8. Who May Administer Oath to Witness
§57-5-10. Affidavit of Nonresidence; Affidavit of Publication in Newspaper