KRE 1001: Definitions

For purposes of this article the following definitions are applicable:

(1) Writings and recordings. "Writings" and "recordings" consist of letters, words, or

numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing,

photostating, photographing, magnetic impulse, mechanical or electronic recording,

or other form of data compilation.

(2) Photographs. "Photographs" include still photographs, X-ray films, video tapes, and

motion pictures.

(3) Original. An "original" of a writing or recording is the writing or recording itself or

any counterpart intended to have the same effect by a person executing or issuing it.

An "original" of a photograph includes the negative or any print therefrom. If data

are stored in a computer or similar device, an y printout or other output readable by

sight, shown to reflect the data accurately, is an "original."

(4) Duplicate. A "duplicate" is a counterpart produced by the same impression as the

original, or from the same matrix, or by means of photography, includ ing

enlargements and miniatures, or by mechanical or electronic rerecording, or by

chemical reproduction, or by other equivalent technique which accurately

reproduces the original.