CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Writings
......Best Evidence Rule [Repealed]
.........Original an Official Record
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Copy admissible if original is official record.

Certified copy of official document admissible.

Copy of writings in custody of public entity is prima facie evidence of existence and content of such writing or entry.

Certified copy of official record must state it is correct copy of original.

Official record of writing is prima facie evidence of existence and content of original recorded writing.

Discussion of official records exception to hearsay rule.