Can text messages be used as evidence in court?

scarletdoll7

i think they can. but it has to 'back something up' ie: evidence.
also....... tell me 'drew' has anyone actually taken u up on your 'subtle' hints???

lordkelvin

If you can prove their source and that they are they were actually sent by the alleged parties. Then, yes, they can be used. Remember.. *any* evidence used in a court of law must be tied to the accused with certainty... even fingerprints...

b2learn

It can be but mosty police don't pay any attention on text messages

Yes they can, as can recorded phone calls. Text messages are written documentation from a definite source. They are evidence.

mancunian_nick

Of course, if they are relevant and deemed so by the CPS. Same with emails or letters. It's a form of communication and if they have been used in a crime, then they can be submitted as evidence.

Why, did you think they wouldn't be? It would need to be relevant of course.

Ah!

Yes they can.

As long as a police officer has seen the texts and a statement has been made.
They can then check phone records to see that the text was sent from that number at that time and so on...!

Harvie Ruth

Yep ... exactly the same as words written on paper (and subject to the same limitations.)

jennie_thwaites

Yes of course they can they are written by the person and cant be classed as allegations of any sort as it has the persons ID and name on it. Its written documentation.

Tommyboy

yes

nathaniel.slater

Yes, you can obtain printouts of txtmsgs from your cellphone provider ... (in australia they are required to keep records for 7 years ... not sure what it is in the States)

LYN W

Yes, most certainly, provided they were obtained legally.

This is either that the sender or receipient agrees, a court order or warrant has been granted to retrieve the information by some other means. The storage item has been lawfully siezed by the authorities as part of an authorised investigation.

If none of the above apply then it cannot be admitted into evidence.

Hope this helps

CHARLOTTE B

They are not deemed admissable as you cannot actually prove who physically sent the text, the handset could have been used by another individual.

dave p

yes the can,especially in divorce cases,

cajunjo06

YOU bet ya!!! Just ask the gay guy that is in so much trouble now that is with the BUSH whitehouse!!!! Adm. LOL is so funny

Yahya

yes,I've seen some saying in news.

rab_random

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bluefairymyst

YES

MUD

yes

pcg2645

yes they can, however you should take your phone to your lawyer so that they can transcribe them so that they are included in a Pre trial bundle, that way if there is an objection by the other side its too late the judge will have already read them and is more likely to find that they are admissible rather than discontinue the trial.

WHITE

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Jason1982

Yes it can ! My Ex Screwed me over with it big time ! ! !

Also she some how got Record of every call i made to her . She got someone from the Police force and he got a copy of all the calls i made to her phone . Basically she screwed me over . Also some advice / if this is your Ex then don't take him to court as im sure hes just upset about something and the best way to sort it is to Talk ! Even if its over the Phone.

If the phone is not Registered in his name this can sometimes make things Harder ! as you will have to prove that its his Number.

candyfloss

I wouldn't think so ,I received very threatening texts saying i was to be killed etc,i notified the police and showed them the texts but they were not interested and said the only time they would do anything was if i was actually attacked and they advised me to carry something to protect myself.

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