Past Recollection Recorded

What is Past Recollection Recorded?

A writing representing the witness' account of certain events that the witness wrote down or recorded when the events were fresh in her mind. If the witness does not remember sufficiently to describe the events by using present memory, and if it was accurate when written, it may be read into the record.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Evidence terms:

• Hostile Witness
• Records of Regularly Conducted Activity
• Incriminating Evidence
• Admission of Party Opponent
• Oral Evidence

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