RI · rules
R.I. R. Evid. 1008
Functions of Court and Jury
When the admissibility of other
evidence of contents of writings, recordings, or photographs under these rules
depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the question whether the
condition has been fulfilled is ordinarily for the court to determine in accordance
with the provisions of Rule 104. However, when an issue is raised (a) whether the
asserted writing ever existed, or (b) whether another writing, recording, or
photograph produced at the trial is the original, or (c) whether other evidence of
contents correctly reflects the contents, the issue is for the trier of fact to determine
as in the case of other issues of fact.
Provenance
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- courts.ri.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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