Idaho § 9-414 - Business records - When competent evidence
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 9-414 — Business records - When competent evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-414. Business records - When competent evidence
A record of an act, condition or event, shall, insofar as relevant, be competent evidence if the custodian or other qualified witness testifies to the identity and the mode of its preparation, and if it was made in the regular course of business, at or near the time of the act, condition or event, and if, in the opinion of the court, the sources of information, method and time of preparation were such as to justify its admission.
[9-414, added 1939, ch. 106, sec. 2, p. 175.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 9-414
What does Idaho Statutes § 9-414 cover?
Section 9-414 ("Business records - When competent evidence") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 9-414?
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