Florida § 90.954 - Admissibility of other evidence of contents.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 90.954 — Admissibility of other evidence of contents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 90.954
What does Florida Statutes § 90.954 cover?
Section 90.954 ("Admissibility of other evidence of contents.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 90.954?
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