2010 Rules of Procedure for Municipal Election Contests

Section 1

The person seeking to introduce an electronic document in an election protest has the burden of proving its authenticity in the manner provided in this Rule.

Section 2

Before any electronic document or data offered as authentic is received in evidence, its authenticity must be proved by any of the following means: a) By evidence that it has been digitally signed by the person purported to have signed it. "Digitally signed" refers to an electronic document or electronic data message bearing a digital signature verified by the public key listed in a certificate. b) By evidence that other appropriate security procedures or devices for authentication of electronic documents authorized by the Supreme Court or by law for the authentication of electronic documents were applied to the document; or c) By other evidence showing its integrity and reliability to the satisfaction of the judge.

Section 3

The Rules on Electronic Evidence shall apply to evidentiary aspects of pleadings, practice and procedure in election contests not otherwise specifically provided for in these Rules.