Scientific laboratory reports a. Are never admissible in...

Name: Problem 9, Chapter 24: Forensic science : the basics
Uploaded: 2021-08-19T13:47:14-08:00
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Description: Scientific laboratory reports a. Are never admissible in court b. May be admissible in some states if both sides agree c. Cannot be the included in a subpoena of a witness d. Cannot be viewed in court by anyone other than the scientist who wrote it e. Are always admissible in court as a business records exception to the hearsay rule

Scientific laboratory reports a. Are never admissible in court b. May be admissible in some states if both sides agree c. Cannot be the included in a subpoena of a witness d. Cannot be viewed in court by anyone other than the scientist who wrote it e. Are always admissible in court as a business records exception to the hearsay rule

Scientific laboratory reports
a. Are never admissible in court
b. May be admissible in some states if both sides agree
c. Cannot be the included in a subpoena of a witness
d. Cannot be viewed in court by anyone other than the scientist who wrote it
e. Are always admissible in court as a business records exception to the hearsay rule

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Key Concepts

Hearsay Rule

The hearsay rule is a fundamental principle in the law of evidence that generally prohibits the use of out?of?court statements to prove the truth of the matter asserted. This rule is designed to ensure the reliability of evidence presented in court by requiring direct, firsthand testimony unless an exception applies.

Business Records Exception

The business records exception is a well-established exception to the hearsay rule that allows certain documented records, created in the regular course of business, to be admitted as evidence. Scientific laboratory reports often fall under this exception if they meet criteria for reliability, regularity of recording, and proper maintenance, making them admissible despite being hearsay.

Admissibility of Evidence

Admissibility of evidence refers to the legal standards and procedures that determine whether particular evidence can be presented in court. In the context of scientific laboratory reports, admissibility hinges on whether the reports conform to recognized exceptions to hearsay rules, such as the business records exception, and whether they maintain sufficient reliability and relevance.

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