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Code · U.S. Code · Title 44 - PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS · CHAPTER 33— DISPOSAL OF RECORDS · § 3312

§ 3312. Photographs or microphotographs of records considered as originals; certified reproductions admissible in evidence

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Photographs, microphotographs of records, or digitized records made in compliance with regulations under section 3302 of this title shall have the same effect as the originals and shall be treated as originals for the purpose of their admissibility in evidence. Certified or authenticated reproductions of the photographs, microphotographs, or digitized records shall be admitted in evidence equally with the original photographs, microphotographs, or digitized records.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1302; Pub. L. 113–187, § 5(e), Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2010.)
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Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 378 (July 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 13, 57 Stat. 382).
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  • Pub. L. 90–620
  • 82 Stat. 1302
  • 128 Stat. 2010
  • July 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 13
  • 57 Stat. 382
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§ 3312
Photographs or microphotographs of records considered as originals; certified reproductions admissible in evidence
Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–620
Stat.82 Stat. 1302
Stat.128 Stat. 2010
ActJuly 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 13
Stat.57 Stat. 382
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