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Ohio Evid. R. 1002
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Rule 1002 Requirement of Original
Article X: Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs
Rule Text
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 enacted by the General Assembly not in conflict with a rule of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Effective Date: July 1, 1980