30 Miss. Code. R. 2645-2.6 - Authenticating Electronic Evidence in Board Proceedings

A. Self-Authentication. Evidence of authenticity is not required for admissibility in any hearing or other matter before the Board, provided the evidence is either (i) an original or (ii) an electronic reproduction of the original as maintained by the Board.

B. Method to self-authenticate. To be self-authenticating, the record must be accompanied by a written declaration of the designated custodian as provided herein, certifying that the electronic record (i) was made in the normal course and scope of Board business and (ii) by a person with knowledge of those matters. The proponent must show that the custodian of the records is not only familiar with the maintenance of the records, but also with how they are created.

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30 Miss. Code. R. 2645-2.6

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended).

Adopted May 16, 2013. Amended May 18, 2017 Amended 7/7/2017