LibGuides: Evidence: Evidentiary Foundations

Secondary Sources

Trial Evidence Foundations by James Publishing
Call Number: KF8935.T26 2016
ISBN: 9781945421143
Publication Date: 2016-08-01
Provides a checklist style summation of legal elements and tactical considerations for admitting every type of evidence.
Evidentiary Foundations by Edward J. Imwinkelried
Call Number: E-Resource
Criminal Evidentiary Foundations by Edward J. Imwinkelried, Daniel D. Blinka
Call Number: E-Resource

Federal Rule 901
Evidence must be authenticated before it can be introduced.
Federal Rule 902
Rule 902 governs evidence that is self-authenticating and does not need to meet the requirements of Rule 901
Federal Rules of Evidence, Article 10
Article 10 has specific rule requirements for writings, recordings, and photographs.
Illinois Rule 901
Evidence must be authenticated before it can be introduced.
Illinois Rule 902
Rule 902 governs evidence that is self-authenticating and does not need to meet the requirements of Rule 901
Illinois Rules of Evidence, Article 10
Article 10 has specific rule requirements for writings, recordings, and photographs.

Laying Foundations For Introducing Evidence 2013 QuickGuide
Chapter 4 provides a step by step practice guide for laying an evidentiary foundation. Chapter 7 defines the specific elements needed to lay a foundation for listed evidentiary materials. Includes sample testimony.