Rule 1002 of the Federal Rules of Evidence mandates the original be produced in court when establishing the contents of a writing, recording or photograph.If the writing in question is stored on a computer, the side wishing to introduce it must produce:

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Rule 1002 requires the original document to prove its content unless an exception applies. A computer printout is considered an original if it accurately reflects the data. The rule does not specifically require the hard drive or an expert witness for the introduction of such evidence.

Rule 1002 of the Federal Rules of Evidence Mandates the Original