Business Records Exception

What is Business Records Exception?

Business records are exceptions to the Hearsay Rule. They consist of any writings or records of acts, events, conditions, opinions, or diagnosis, if kept in the regular course of business, unless the source of information or circumstances of preparation indicate a lack of trustworthiness. May apply to profit or non-profit organizations.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Evidence terms:

• Records of Regularly Conducted Activity
• Statements for Purpose of Medical Diagnosis or Treatment
• Residual Exception
• Statement Against Interest

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