Under what condition is a copy of a case considered an official copy equivalent to the original?

• A. Only if filed with the appellate court.
• B. Always.
• C. If it is an appealed case that remains active until the appeal is completed, the copy should be treated the same as the original official copy.
• D. If it is a draft.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that an official copy’s status is tied to ongoing appellate proceedings. When a case is on appeal and remains active until the appeal is resolved, a copy of the case that is properly prepared to be used in filings and for the record is treated as equivalent to the original official copy. This ensures the appellate court and all parties rely on the same authoritative material, maintaining the integrity of the record through the appellate process. Drafts are not official, and a copy is not automatically official in all situations or only when filed with the appellate court.