Authentication and Identification

Question 1

Authentication Rule

Answer 1

To satisfy the requirement of authenticating or identifying an item of evidence, the proponent must procure evidence sufficient to support a finding that the item is what the proponent claims it is.

Question 2

What is tangible evidence?

Answer 2

1. real evidence;
2. demonstrative evidence; or
3. scientific evidence.

Question 3

Real evidence may be authenticated by:

Answer 3

1. Testimony from Personal knowledge by showing familiarity with the object
2. Distinctive characteristics
3. By chain of custody

Question 4

Self-Authentication

Answer 4

C.O.N.T.A.C

Certified documents

Official publications by a public authority

Newspapers and periodicals

Trade inscriptions

Acknowledged documents

Commerical paper