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PUBLIC LAW 93-595-JAN. 2, 1975
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Rule 902. Self-authentication; (1) Domestic public documents under seal. (2) Domestic public documents not under seal. (3) Foreign public documents. (4) Certified copies of public records. (5) OflScial publications. (6) Newspapers and periodicals. (7) Trade inscriptions and the like. (8) Acknowledged documents. (9) Commercial paper and related documents. (10) Presumptions under Acts of Congress. Rule 903. Subscribing witness' testimony unnecessary. ARTICLE X.
CONTENTS OF W E I T I N Q S, RECOEDINGS, AND PHOTOGEAPHS
R u l e 1001. Definitions: (1) Writings and recordings. (2) Photographs. (3) Original. (4) Duplicate. Rule 1002. Requirement of original. Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates. Rule 1004. Admissibility of other evidence of contents: (1) Originals lost or destroyed. (2) Original not obtainable. (3) Original in possession of opponent. (4) Collateral m a t t e r s. Rule 1005. Public records. Rule 1006. Summaries. Rule 1007. Testimony or written admission of party. Rule 1008. Functions of court and jury. ARTICLE X I. MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Rule 1101. Applicability of rules: (a) Courts and magistrates. (b) Proceedings generally. (c) Rules of privilege. (d) Rules inapplicable: (1) Preliminary questions of fact. (2) Grand j u r y. (3) Miscellaneous proceedings. (e) Rules applicable in part. Rule 1102. Amendments. Rule 1103. Title.
RULES OF EVIDENCE FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AND MAGISTRATES ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Rule 101. Scope These rules govern proceedings in the courts of the United States m d before United States magistrates, to the extent and with the exceptions stated in rule 1101. Rule 102. Purpose and Construction These rules shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined. Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence (a) Effect of erroneous ruling.—Error may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected, and (1) Objection.—In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears of record, stating
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