Microfilmed records are considered

• A. acceptable as courtroom evidence
• B. Not admissible
• C. Inadmissible without certification
• D. Only as secondary evidence

Answer: (A)

Microfilmed records are considered acceptable evidence in court because a microfilm copy can faithfully reproduce the original document. Under evidentiary rules, a duplicate is generally admissible just like the original, as long as it accurately reflects what the original shows and there isn’t a genuine dispute about authenticity. Microfilming preserves content in a durable, verifiable form, making the copy trustworthy for proving what the original records contain. If someone later challenges authenticity, you can present the proper foundation—showing it was produced from the original, that the copy hasn’t been altered, and documenting custody and handling—but in typical use, a correctly prepared microfilm copy can be admitted as evidence.