Supreme Court of Arkansas

In Re Amendments to Rule 902 of the Arkansas Rules of Evidence

January 29, 20262026 Ark. 62

Summary

The court adopted an amendment to Arkansas Rule of Evidence 902 governing self-authentication, including a new provision for electronically generated records. The amendment permits data or metadata copied from an electronic device, storage medium, or file to be authenticated through digital identification supported by a qualified person's certification and advance notice to the opposing party.