Authentication (FRE 901)
Definition
The US requirement that a party offering evidence produce sufficient proof to support a finding that the item is what they claim. For digital multimedia, this means establishing the reliability of the recording system and the integrity of the chain of custody.
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Explained in
- Multimedia Evidence: Admissibility and Expert TestimonyThe US requirement that a party offering evidence produce sufficient proof to support a finding that the item is what they claim. For digital multimedia, this...