§3312. Photographs or microphotographs of records considered as originals; certified reproductions admissible in evidence
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Latest NOW As last amended Nov 26, 2014 — Pub. L. 113–18744 U.S.C. § 3312
Photographs, microphotographs of records, or digitized records made in compliance with regulations under section 3302 of this title shall have the same effect as the originals and shall be treated as originals for the purpose of their admissibility in evidence. Certified or authenticated reproductions of the photographs, microphotographs, or digitized records shall be admitted in evidence equally with the original photographs, microphotographs, or digitized records.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1302; Pub. L. 113–187, § 5(e), Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2010.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 378 (July 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 13, 57 Stat. 382).
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Amendments
2014—Pub. L. 113–187 substituted “Photographs, microphotographs of records, or digitized records” for “Photographs or microphotographs of records” and substituted “photographs, microphotographs, or digitized records” for “photographs or microphotographs” in two places.