Supreme Court of Arkansas

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

January 29, 20262026 Ark. 62

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas adopted an amendment to Rule 902 governing self-authentication, effective immediately. The amendment adds a provision allowing electronically generated data and metadata copied from an electronic device, storage medium, or file to be self-authenticated through digital identification and a qualified person's certification, subject to notice requirements.