Is it a legal to use a voicemail recording as evidence in small claims court?
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Is it a legal to use a voicemail recording as evidence in small claims court?
Asked on September 11, 2012 under General Practice, California
Answers:
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can't play it in court. But you can create a declaration under penalty of perjury transcribing the contents of the voicemail. Bring it to court anyway in case the judge wants to hear it, but they usually don't.
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