CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Relevance
......Demonstrative Evidence
.........Tape Recordings; Transcripts
............Foundation-Authentication
5 Cards On This Topic:
  • Tape recording is a writing.
  • Tape recording must be authenticated.
  • Authentication defined.
  • Tape can be authenticated by person who heard conversation.
  • Before admission of transcript of tape recorded conversation, foundation of accuracy must be established.