HRS §92-30
Copies of government records count as originals
This section says that a photo, microfilm, film copy, or electronic copy of a government record is treated as the original record for any purpose, including as evidence in court or before an agency. A certified or other copy of that copy is also treated as a copy of the original.
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The statute, as written — Copy deemed original record
A photograph, microphotograph, reproduction on film, or electronic copy of a government record shall be deemed to be an original record for all purposes, including introduction in evidence in all courts or administrative agencies. A transcript, exemplification, facsimile, or certified copy thereof, for all purposes recited in this section, shall be deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, facsimile, or certified copy of the original record.
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