Rule 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, photog raphing, 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 recordin g 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 om 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. Effective: July 1, 1992 History: Enacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 88, sec. 65; ren umbered (7/1/92) pursuant to 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 324, sec. 34.
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