Which rule covers evidence that a document is a public record or statement from the office where such items are kept?

• A. Rule 901. (b)(7)
• B. Rule 901. (b)(6)
• C. Rule 902. (5)
• D. Rule 902. (1)

Answer: (A)

Authentication of evidence is the process of proving a writing is genuine. Under Rule 901, one listed way to authenticate is by showing that a document is a public record or a statement of a public office or agency. This means you can establish authenticity by testimony from someone with knowledge that the document is a public record, or by other admissible means that the document originates from the office where such records are kept. The self-authentication provisions in Rule 902 cover a different route—admitting certain official materials without additional proof—and do not describe the specific identification of a public record through a witness. Therefore, the rule that directly covers evidence that a document is a public record or a statement from the office where such items are kept is Rule 901(b)(7).