North Carolina Statutes

§ 8-97 — Photographs as substantive or illustrative evidence

North Carolina § 8-97
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 8Evidence
Art. 13Photographs

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8-97 (2026).

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Any party may introduce a photograph, video tape, motion picture, X-ray or other photographic representation as substantive evidence upon laying a proper foundation and meeting other applicable evidentiary requirements. This section does not prohibit a party from introducing a photograph or other pictorial representation solely for the purpose of illustrating the testimony of a witness.

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Legislative History

(1981, c. 451, s. 1.)

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