§ 90.958, Fla. Stat.

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Functions of court and jury

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90.958 Functions of court and jury. — (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), when the admissibility under this chapter of other evidence of the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs depends upon the existence of a preliminary fact, the question as to whether the preliminary fact exists is for the court to determine. (2) The trier of fact shall determine whether: (a) The asserted writing ever existed. (b) Another writing, recording, or photograph produced at the trial is the original. (c) Other evidence of the contents correctly reflects the contents. History. — s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379. Home Senators Senator List Find Your Legislators District Maps Vote Disclosures Committees Committee List Committee Publications Search Bill Search Tips Statute Search Tips Site Search Tips Session Bills Calendars Journals Appropriations Conferences Reports Executive Appointments Executive Suspensions Redistricting Laws Statutes Constitution Laws of Florida Order - Legistore Media Publications Videos Topics Video Broadcast Schedule About Employment Visit Us Contact Us Page Program Offices President's Office Majority Office Minority Office Secretary's Office Reference Glossary FAQ Help Links Search Tips Publications Rules Handbooks Advisory Opinions Public Records Connect with the Senate Twitter RSS Senate Tracker Login Sign Up Tracker Help Plug-ins Adobe Acrobat Reader WinZip Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes.

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