An original writing, recording, or photograph is required in order to prove its content unless this chapter or rules adopted by the Supreme Court of this state, or a state statute provides otherwise.

Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 1002); SDCL § 19-18-2 ; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-66), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.