Under Rule 901, which statement best describes what is required to authenticate physical or documentary evidence?

Under Rule 901, which statement best describes what is required to authenticate physical or documentary evidence?

• A. A signed certification from an expert is required.
• B. Authentication is achieved only by the testimony of the author.
• C. Sufficient evidence that a reasonable jury could find it is what it purports to be; often through witnesses, distinctive characteristics, or chain of custody.
• D. An automatic presumption exists if the item is a public record.

Answer: (C)