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§ 10-103. Duplicate copies of writings or photographs

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 10. Evidence (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Proof of Accounts and Records (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-103
§ 10-103. Duplicate copies of writings or photographs
Currentness
Definitions
(a) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated:
(1) “Duplicate” means a counterpart produced by the same impression as the original, or from the same matrix, or by means of photography, including enlargements and miniatures, or by mechanical or electronic rerecording, or by chemical reproduction, or by other equivalent techniques which accurately reproduce the original.
(2)(i) “Original” of a writing means the writing itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by a person executing or issuing it.
(ii) “Original” of a photograph includes the negative or any print therefrom.
(iii) “Original” includes, if data is stored in a computer or similar device, any printout or other output readable by sight that reflects the data accurately.
(3) “Photographs” include still photographs, X-ray films, video tapes, and motion pictures.
(4) “Writing” means letters, words, or numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, magnetic impulse, mechanical or electronic recording, or other form of data compilation.
Admissibility of duplicate copies
(b) A duplicate is admissible in evidence to the same extent as an original unless:
(1) A genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original; or
(2) Under the circumstances, it would be unfair to admit the duplicate in lieu of the original.

Credits

Added by Acts 1981, c. 720. Amended by Acts 1985, c. 10, § 3; Acts 2013, c. 43, § 5.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-103, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 10-103
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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