How to retrieve your short message as evidence?

1. You should keep the original text message in your mobile phone, take a photo and print it on the computer to get a copy of the text message.

2. The corresponding short message communication list or record should be obtained through the communication operator to prove the authenticity, specific communication time and communication object of the short message.

According to the law, SMS, as a form of electronic data, can be used as evidence in civil litigation.

code of civil law

Article 63 Evidence 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.

The Supreme People's Court's Interpretation on the Application of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Article 116 Audio-visual materials include audio-visual materials and video materials.

Electronic data refers to information formed or stored in electronic media by means of e-mail, electronic data exchange, online chat records, blogs, Weibo, SMS, electronic signature and domain name.

Audio and video materials stored in electronic media shall comply with the provisions of electronic data.