Rule 1101 – Applicability of rules.
Rule 1101. Applicability of rules. (a) Proceedings generally. – Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) or by statute, these rules apply to all actions and proceedings in the courts of this State. (b) Rules inapplicable. – The rules other than those with respect to privileges do not apply in the following situations: (1) Preliminary […]
Rule 1102 – Short title.
Rule 1102. Short title. These rules shall be known and may be cited as the "North Carolina Rules of Evidence." (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 902 – Self-authentication.
Rule 902. Self-authentication. Extrinsic evidence of authenticity as a condition precedent to admissibility is not required with respect to the following: (1) Domestic Public Documents Under Seal. – A document bearing a seal purporting to be that of the United States, or of any state, district, commonwealth, territory or insular possession thereof, or the Trust […]
Rule 903 – Subscribing witness' testimony unnecessary.
Rule 903. Subscribing witness’ testimony unnecessary. The testimony of a subscribing witness is not necessary to authenticate a writing unless required by the laws of the jurisdiction whose laws govern the validity of the writing. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 1001 – Definitions.
Rule 1001. Definitions. For the purposes of this Article the following definitions are applicable: (1) Writings and Recordings. – "Writings" and "recordings" consist of letters, words, sounds, 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. (2) Photographs. – […]
Rule 1002 – Requirement of original.
Rule 1002. Requirement of original. To prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original writing, recording, or photograph is required, except as otherwise provided in these rules or by statute. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 1003 – Admissibility of duplicates.
Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates. A duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original unless (1) a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original or (2) in the circumstances it would be unfair to admit the duplicate in lieu of the original. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 1004 – Admissibility of other evidence of contents.
Rule 1004. Admissibility of other evidence of contents. The original is not required, and other evidence of the contents of a writing, recording, or photograph is admissible if: (1) Originals Lost or Destroyed. – All originals are lost or have been destroyed, unless the proponent lost or destroyed them in bad faith; or (2) Original […]
Rule 1005 – Public records.
Rule 1005. Public records. The contents of an official record, or of a document authorized to be recorded or filed and actually recorded or filed, including data compilations in any form, if otherwise admissible, may be proved by copy, certified as correct in accordance with Rule 902 or testified to be correct by a witness […]
Rule 1006 – Summaries.
Rule 1006. Summaries. The contents of voluminous writings, recordings, or photographs which cannot conveniently be examined in court may be presented in the form of a chart, summary, or calculation. The originals, or duplicates, shall be made available for examination or copying, or both, by other parties at a reasonable time and place. The court […]