2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 EVIDENCE
Chapter 18. Contents Of Writings, Recordings And Photographs
§19-18-1 (Rule 1001) Definition of terms.

19-18-1. (Rule 1001) Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Duplicate," a counterpart produced by the same impression as the original, or from the same matrix, or by means of photography, including enlargements and miniatures, or by mechanical or electronic re-recording, or by chemical reproduction, or by other equivalent techniques which accurately reproduce the original;

(2) "Original," a writing or recording or any counterpart of the writing or recording 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, any printout or other output readable by sight, shown to reflect the data accurately, is an "original";

(3) "Photographs," still photographs, X ray films, video tapes, and motion pictures;

(4) "TDD," or "TTY," any auxiliary aids or services consisting of assistive listening or transcription systems which allow the reception or transmission of aurally delivered communication and materials for the benefit of individuals with hearing, speech, or physical impairments; and

(5) "Writings" and "recordings," 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.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 1001; SL 1993, ch 168, § 1.