[jamese777]

An affidavit would be hearsay and not the best evidence. If it goes to discovery the actual document will have to be produced.

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A sworn affidavit from the Director of the Hawaii state Department of Health is NOT hearsay.

[Mr. Lucky]

It would, however, violate Rule 1002 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, which states in full :

To prove the content of a writing, recording or photograph, the original writing, recording or photograph is required, except as otherwise provided by these rules or by Act of Congress.