Does the WeChat chat record have legal effect?

Legal analysis: WeChat chat records have legal effect. According to the relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Law, although WeChat chat records are not explicitly listed, they can still be identified as information formed or stored in electronic media. It should be noted that electronic data evidence is intangible, destructive, diverse and high-tech. In order to be effective, WeChat chat records should be objective, relevant and legal.

Legal basis: Article 63 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) includes:

(a) 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.