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44 U.S.C. 3312: Photographs or microphotographs of records considered as originals; certified reproductions admissible in evidenceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 44-PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTSCHAPTER 33-DISPOSAL OF RECORDS
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§3312. Photographs or microphotographs of records considered as originals; certified reproductions admissible in evidence

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 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 378 (July 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 13, 57 Stat. 382).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014⁠—Pub. L. 113–187 substituted “Photographs, microphotographs of records, or digitized records” for “Photographs or microphotographs of records” and substituted “photographs, microphotographs, or digitized records” for “photographs or microphotographs” in two places.