# Wis. Stat. § 909.01: General provision

> Wisconsin · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C909_S909.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 909.01
- **Heading:** General provision
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 909 / Section 909.01

## Text

The requirements of authentication or identification as a condition precedent to admissibility are satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in question is what its proponent claims.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R329 (1973); 1975 c. 41 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 909.01 General provision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C909_S909.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 909.02 Self-authentication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C909_S909.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 909.03 Subscribing witness’ testimony unnecessary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C909_S909.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 909.015 General provision; illustrations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C909_S909.015.md)

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