past recollection recorded

Past Recollection Recorded (PRR) is a legal procedure used in court when a witness's memory of an event has faded. Instead of asking the witness to recall details from memory, the witness can review a written record, like a police report or a previous statement, to help them relive what they knew at that time. This recorded document is then introduced into evidence, allowing the witness to testify based on the written record rather than their current memory. PRR helps ensure that accurate, reliable information from earlier accounts can be used to clarify facts in a case.