Asked by Skylar Nicholson on Jun 09, 2024

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Which of the following would not need to be authenticated by testimony?

A) An autopsy report
B) A report issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
C) A document with a notary public's seal
D) A report issued by the federal EPA and a document with a notary public's seal

Autopsy Report

A detailed document summarizing the findings from a post-mortem examination, including cause of death and any other relevant medical observations.

Notary Public's Seal

An official stamp or seal used by a notary public to notarize documents, certifying their authenticity and the signer's identity.

Federal EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency at the federal level, responsible for regulating and enforcing environmental laws in the United States.

  • Understand the importance of evidence authentication and relevant procedures in trial preparation.
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Paula TaylorJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Reports issued by federal agencies like the EPA and documents with a notary public's seal are considered self-authenticating under the Federal Rules of Evidence, meaning they do not require further authentication by testimony to be admissible in court.