Can mobile phone evidence be disclosed in court?

Legal analysis: Yes, the law stipulates that evidence includes: electronic data. "Evidence must be verified before it can be used as the basis for ascertaining facts." Electronic data refers to information formed or stored in electronic media by means of e-mail, electronic data exchange, online chat records, blogs, Weibo, mobile phone short messages, electronic signatures and domain names.

Playing evidence by mobile phone is a common way to show evidence. The information stored and formed in the mobile phone, such as e-mail, WeChat, SMS, etc., belongs to evidence electronic data. Copies of these electronic data should be submitted to the court in advance when the lawsuit is filed, and the contents of the mobile phone should be played live during the court session to verify the authenticity and integrity of the evidence.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law.

Article 63 Types of evidence Evidence includes: (1) statements of the parties; (2) Documentary evidence; (3) Physical evidence; (4) Audio-visual materials; (5) Electronic data; (6) Testimony of witnesses; (7) Appraisal opinions; (8) Records of the inquest. Evidence must be verified before it can be used as a basis for ascertaining facts.

Article 139 A party has the right to be tried and may present new evidence in court. With the permission of the court, the parties may ask questions to witnesses, expert witnesses and inspectors. If a party requests a new investigation, appraisal or inspection, the people's court shall decide whether to grant it or not.