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FL Stat § 90.701 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.701 - Opinion Testimony of Lay Witnesses.

90.701 Opinion testimony of lay witnesses.—If a witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’s testimony about what he or she perceived may be in the form of inference and opinion when:(1) The witness cannot readily, and with equal accuracy and adequacy, communicate what he or she has perceived to the trier of fact without testifying in terms of inferences or opinions and the witness’s use of inferences or opinions will not mislead the trier of fact to the prejudice of the objecting party; and(2) The opinions and inferences do not require a special knowledge, skill, experience, or training.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 494, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 90.702 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.702 - Testimony by Experts.

90.702 Testimony by experts.—If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact in understanding the evidence or in determining a fact in issue, a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify about it in the form of an opinion or otherwise, if:(1) The testimony is based upon sufficient facts or data;(2) The testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and(3) The witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 1, ch. 2013-107.
FL Stat § 90.703 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.703 - Opinion on Ultimate Issue.

90.703 Opinion on ultimate issue.—Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference otherwise admissible is not objectionable because it includes an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.704 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.704 - Basis of Opinion Testimony by Experts.

90.704 Basis of opinion testimony by experts.—The facts or data upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those perceived by, or made known to, the expert at or before the trial. If the facts or data are of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the subject to support the opinion expressed, the facts or data need not be admissible in evidence. Facts or data that are otherwise inadmissible may not be disclosed to the jury by the proponent of the opinion or inference unless the court determines that their probative value in assisting the jury to evaluate the expert’s opinion substantially outweighs their prejudicial effect.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 495, ch. 95-147; s. 2, ch. 2013-107.
FL Stat § 90.705 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.705 - Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion.

90.705 Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.—(1) Unless otherwise required by the court, an expert may testify in terms of opinion or inferences and give reasons without prior disclosure of the underlying facts or data. On cross-examination the expert shall be required to specify the facts or data.(2) Prior to the witness giving the opinion, a party against whom the opinion or inference is offered may conduct a voir dire examination of the witness directed to the underlying facts or data for the witness’s opinion. If the party establishes prima facie evidence that the expert does not have a sufficient basis for the opinion, the opinions and inferences of the expert are inadmissible unless the party offering the testimony establishes the underlying facts or data.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 496, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 90.706 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.706 - Authoritativeness of Literature for Use in Cross-Examination.

90.706 Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.—Statements of facts or opinions on a subject of science, art, or specialized knowledge contained in a published treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing may be used in cross-examination of an expert witness if the expert witness recognizes the author or the treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing to be authoritative, or, notwithstanding nonrecognition by the expert witness, if the trial court finds the author or the treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing to be authoritative and relevant to the subject matter.History.—s. 18, ch. 78-361; s. 2, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.801 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.801 - Hearsay; Definitions; Exceptions.

90.801 Hearsay; definitions; exceptions.—(1) The following definitions apply under this chapter:(a) A “statement” is:1. An oral or written assertion; or2. Nonverbal conduct of a person if it is intended by the person as an assertion.(b) A “declarant” is a person who makes a statement.(c) “Hearsay” is a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.(2) A statement is not hearsay if the declarant testifies at the trial or hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement and the statement is:(a) Inconsistent with the declarant’s testimony and was given under oath subject to the penalty of perjury at a trial, hearing, or other proceeding or in a deposition;(b) Consistent with the declarant’s testimony and is offered to rebut an express or implied charge against the declarant of improper influence, motive, or recent fabrication; or(c) One of identification of a person made after perceiving the person.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; ss. 19, 22, ch. 78-361; ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-379; s. 2, ch. 81-93; s. 497, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 90.802 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.802 - Hearsay Rule.

90.802 Hearsay rule.—Except as provided by statute, hearsay evidence is inadmissible.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.805 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.805 - Hearsay Within Hearsay.

90.805 Hearsay within hearsay.—Hearsay within hearsay is not excluded under s. 90.802, provided each part of the combined statements conforms with an exception to the hearsay rule as provided in s. 90.803 or s. 90.804.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.806 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.806 - Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant.

90.806 Attacking and supporting credibility of declarant.—(1) When a hearsay statement has been admitted in evidence, credibility of the declarant may be attacked and, if attacked, may be supported by any evidence that would be admissible for those purposes if the declarant had testified as a witness. Evidence of a statement or conduct by the declarant at any time inconsistent with the declarant’s hearsay statement is admissible, regardless of whether or not the declarant has been afforded an opportunity to deny or explain it.(2) If the party against whom a hearsay statement has been admitted calls the declarant as a witness, the party is entitled to examine the declarant on the statement as if under cross-examination.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 500, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 90.901 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.901 - Requirement of Authentication or Identification.

90.901 Requirement of authentication or identification.—Authentication or identification of evidence is required as a condition precedent to its admissibility. The requirements of this section are satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in question is what its proponent claims.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.903 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.903 - Testimony of Subscribing Witness Unnecessary.

90.903 Testimony of subscribing witness unnecessary.—The testimony of a subscribing witness is not necessary to authenticate a writing unless the statute requiring attestation requires it.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.91 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.91 - Photographs of Property Wrongfully Taken; Use in Prosecution, Procedure; Return of Property to Owner.

90.91 Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner.—In any prosecution for a crime involving the wrongful taking of property, a photograph of the property alleged to have been wrongfully taken may be deemed competent evidence of such property and may be admissible in the prosecution to the same extent as if such property were introduced as evidence. Such photograph shall bear a written description of the property alleged to have been wrongfully taken, the name of the owner of the property, the location where the alleged wrongful taking occurred, the name of the investigating law enforcement officer, the date the photograph was taken, and the name of the photographer. Such writing shall be made under oath by the investigating law enforcement officer, and the photograph shall be identified by the signature of the photographer. Upon the filing of such photograph and writing with the law enforcement authority or court holding such property as evidence, the property may be returned to the owner from whom the property was taken.History.—s. 4, ch. 84-363.
FL Stat § 90.951 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.951 - Definitions.

90.951 Definitions.—For purposes of this chapter:(1) “Writings” and “recordings” include letters, words, or numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photography, magnetic impulse, mechanical or electronic recording, or other form of data compilation, upon paper, wood, stone, recording tape, or other materials.(2) “Photographs” include still photographs, X-ray films, videotapes, and motion pictures.(3) An “original” of a writing or recording means the writing or recording itself, or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by a person executing or issuing it. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or any print made from it. If data are stored in a computer or similar device, any printout or other output readable by sight and shown to reflect the data accurately is an “original.”(4) “Duplicate” includes:(a) A counterpart produced by the same impression as the original, from the same matrix; by means of photography, including enlargements and miniatures; by mechanical or electronic rerecording; by chemical reproduction; or by other equivalent technique that accurately reproduces the original; or(b) An executed carbon copy not intended by the parties to be an original.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.952 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.952 - Requirement of Originals.

90.952 Requirement of originals.—Except as otherwise provided by statute, an original writing, recording, or photograph is required in order to prove the contents of the writing, recording, or photograph.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.953 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.953 - Admissibility of Duplicates.

90.953 Admissibility of duplicates.—A duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original, unless:(1) The document or writing is a negotiable instrument as defined in s. 673.1041, a security as defined in s. 678.1021, or any other writing that evidences a right to the payment of money, is not itself a security agreement or lease, and is of a type that is transferred by delivery in the ordinary course of business with any necessary endorsement or assignment.(2) A genuine question is raised about the authenticity of the original or any other document or writing.(3) It is unfair, under the circumstance, to admit the duplicate in lieu of the original.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 57, ch. 92-82; s. 29, ch. 99-2.
FL Stat § 90.954 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.954 - Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents.

90.954 Admissibility of other evidence of contents.—The original of a writing, recording, or photograph is not required, except as provided in s. 90.953, and other evidence of its contents is admissible when:(1) All originals are lost or destroyed, unless the proponent lost or destroyed them in bad faith.(2) An original cannot be obtained in this state by any judicial process or procedure.(3) An original was under the control of the party against whom offered at a time when that party was put on notice by the pleadings or by written notice from the adverse party that the contents of such original would be subject to proof at the hearing, and such original is not produced at the hearing.(4) The writing, recording, or photograph is not related to a controlling issue.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 502, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 90.955 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.955 - Public Records.

90.955 Public records.—(1) The contents of an official record or of a document authorized to be recorded or filed, and actually recorded or filed, with a governmental agency, either federal, state, county, or municipal, in a place where official records or documents are ordinarily filed, including data compilations in any form, may be proved by a copy authenticated as provided in s. 90.902, if otherwise admissible.(2) If a party cannot obtain, by the exercise of reasonable diligence, a copy that complies with subsection (1), other evidence of the contents is admissible.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 90.956 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.956 - Summaries.

90.956 Summaries.—When it is not convenient to examine in court the contents of voluminous writings, recordings, or photographs, a party may present them in the form of a chart, summary, or calculation by calling a qualified witness. The party intending to use such a summary must give timely written notice of his or her intention to use the summary, proof of which shall be filed with the court, and shall make the summary and the originals or duplicates of the data from which the summary is compiled available for examination or copying, or both, by other parties at a reasonable time and place. A judge may order that they be produced in court.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 503, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 90.957 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.957 - Testimony or Written Admissions of a Party.

90.957 Testimony or written admissions of a party.—A party may prove the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs by the testimony or deposition of the party against whom they are offered or by that party’s written admission, without accounting for the nonproduction of the original.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 504, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 90.958 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 90 - Evidence Code|90.958 - Functions of Court and Jury.

90.958 Functions of court and jury.—(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), when the admissibility under this chapter of other evidence of the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs depends upon the existence of a preliminary fact, the question as to whether the preliminary fact exists is for the court to determine.(2) The trier of fact shall determine whether:(a) The asserted writing ever existed.(b) Another writing, recording, or photograph produced at the trial is the original.(c) Other evidence of the contents correctly reflects the contents.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
FL Stat § 92.05 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 92 - Witnesses, Records, and Documents|92.05 - Final Judgments and Decrees of Courts of Record.

92.05 Final judgments and decrees of courts of record.—All final judgments and decrees heretofore or hereafter rendered and entered in courts of record of this state, and certified copies thereof, shall be admissible as prima facie evidence in the several courts of this state of the entry and validity of such judgments and decrees. For the purposes of this section, a court of record shall be taken and construed to mean any court other than a municipal court or the Metropolitan Court of Miami-Dade County.History.—s. 1, ch. 4723, 1899; GS 1522; RGS 2722; CGL 4390; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 1, ch. 67-362; s. 15, ch. 73-334; s. 13, ch. 2008-4.
FL Stat § 92.06 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 92 - Witnesses, Records, and Documents|92.06 - Judgments and Decrees of United States District Courts.

92.06 Judgments and decrees of United States District Courts.—All final judgments and decrees heretofore or hereafter to be rendered and entered in the United States District Courts of this state and certified copies thereof are declared to be admissible as prima facie evidence in the several courts of this state of the entry and validity of such judgments and decrees.History.—s. 1, ch. 14748, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 4391(1).
FL Stat § 92.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 92 - Witnesses, Records, and Documents|92.07 - Judgments and Decrees of This State.

92.07 Judgments and decrees of this state.—The recitals in all judgments and decrees of the Supreme Court and of the several circuit courts of this state, when such judgment or decree appears regular and has been recorded as provided by law for more than 20 years, shall be admissible in evidence as prima facie proof of the truth of the facts so recited. Either party to any suit at law or equity may offer a properly certified copy of such judgment or decree entered and recorded more than 20 years prior to the institution of the suit in which the same is offered, and such copy shall be admissible in evidence as prima facie proof of the facts in said judgment or decree set forth; provided, however, the party offering the same shall at least 10 days before the trial of the suit in which this copy is offered in evidence give notice to the opposite side of the intention to offer such copy in evidence and the purpose for which the same will be offered, and deliver with such notice a copy of the judgment or decree; provided, that nothing in this law shall render admissible in evidence any instrument of writing based on any judgment, deed of conveyance or power of attorney included in this law where any such instrument of writing has heretofore been brought in question in any action at law or in equity in any suit now pending or heretofore decided.History.—s. 1, ch. 10111, 1925; CGL 4391.
FL Stat § 92.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 92 - Witnesses, Records, and Documents|92.08 - Deeds and Powers of Attorney of Record for 20 Years or More.

92.08 Deeds and powers of attorney of record for 20 years or more.—The recitals in any deed of conveyance or power of attorney shall be admissible in evidence when offered in evidence by either party to any suit at law or in equity as prima facie proof of the truth of the facts therein recited, provided such deed of conveyance or power of attorney appears regular on its face and is a muniment in the chain of title under which the party offering the deed claims, and has been recorded as provided by law for more than 20 years prior to the institution of the suit in which it is offered; and provided further, that the party offering the deed of conveyance or power of attorney for such purposes shall at least 10 days before the trial of the suit in which the said copy is offered in evidence give notice to the opposite side of the intention to offer such copy in evidence and the purpose for which the same will be offered, and deliver with such notice a copy of the deed or power of attorney. The original deed or power of attorney shall be offered unless the party offering the certified copy shall show that the original is not within the custody or control of the party offering the copy.History.—s. 2, ch. 10111, 1925; CGL 4392.
FL Stat § 92.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 92 - Witnesses, Records, and Documents|92.09 - Effect of Reversal, etc., of Judgment or Successful Attack on Deed.

92.09 Effect of reversal, etc., of judgment or successful attack on deed.—No copy of a judgment or decree shall be admitted in evidence as aforesaid when it shall be made to appear that such decree has been reversed, annulled, vacated, or set aside, or that the same in collateral proceedings has been successfully attacked. No deed shall be admitted in evidence as hereinbefore provided if it shall appear that the execution or validity of said deed has been successfully attacked in any proceedings to which the grantee therein named or those or any of them holding under such grantee has been a party or parties.History.—s. 3, ch. 10111, 1925; CGL 4393.
FL Stat § 92.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 92 - Witnesses, Records, and Documents|92.13 - Certified Copies of Records of Certified Copies.

92.13 Certified copies of records of certified copies.—Certified copies of the record of certified copies of deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney and other instruments referred to in s. 695.19 shall have the same effect as to notice and all other purposes whatsoever as the record of the original has or can have; and certified copies of the record of such certified copies shall be admissible and may be used in evidence in the same manner and with like effect and under the same conditions as certified copies of the record of the original instrument.History.—s. 2, ch. 11989, 1927; CGL 4388, 5718.
FL Stat § 92.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title VII - Evidence|Chapter 92 - Witnesses, Records, and Documents|92.14 - United States Deeds and Patents and Copies Thereof.

92.14 United States deeds and patents and copies thereof.—Deeds and patents issued by the United States Government and photographic copies made by authority of said government from its records thereof in the General Land Office, embracing lands in this state, and certified copies of the record thereof made in this state may be used in evidence in the courts of this state subject to the same rules that are applicable to the admission in evidence of other deeds and certified copies of the record thereof.History.—s. 3, ch. 8565, 1921; CGL 5716.