CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Hearsay Exceptions re Writings
......Official Records
.........Specific Applications
............Records of Convictions (Rap Sheets)
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Prior conviction and imprisonment records are official records.

Court did not err in admitting uncertified computer printouts (CLETS & PHI) re D's prior felony convictions under official records exception to hearsay rule.

CLETS computer printout of D's rap sheet properly admitted under official records hearsay exception as evidence of priors.

No need for certification of individual prison records as long as all state prison documents certified overall by cover letter.

Sustained juvenile petition is official record.

Prior conviction may be proved by certified copy of prison record, court minute orders or abstract of judgment.

Fingerprint cards are admissible.