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Federal Evidence • Documentary Evidence
EVID#109
Legal Definition
In California, a document is considered an ancient document if it is at least 30 years old, appears free from suspicion, and is found in a place where such a document would likely be if authentic. Such documents are presumed to be authenticated.
Plain English Explanation
As you learned in card EVID#108, the Federal Rules view an "ancient document" as being anything at least 20 years old. California also trusts ancient documents, but requires them to be 30 years old or older.
Related Concepts
How are ancient documents authenticated?
In California, what types of documents are self-authenticating?
What is he Best Evidence Rule?
What is the purpose of authentication?
What is the Secondary Evidence Rule?
What types of documents are self-authenticating?
When assessing the Secondary Evidence Rule, when is an original or duplicate not required?
When can someone authenticate a letter they received?
Who can authenticate a voice?
