This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
If you have a copy of a document, like a photocopy or a scanned version, you can usually use it in court just like you would use the original. The law does not require you to track down the original paper if a copy will do the job.
There are two situations where a copy might not be allowed. First, if someone raises a real doubt about whether the original document was authentic or genuine, the copy may not be good enough. Second, if using a copy instead of the original would be unfair given the specific circumstances of the case, the court can refuse to accept it.
In short, copies are treated the same as originals in most cases. Courts only require the real original document when there is an actual reason to question whether the copy is accurate or trustworthy.
