(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), when the admissibility under this chapter of other evidence of the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs depends upon the existence of a preliminary fact, the question as to whether the preliminary fact exists is for the court to determine. (2) The trier of fact shall determine whether: (a) The asserted writing ever existed. (b) Another writing, recording, or photograph produced at the trial is the original. (c) Other evidence of the contents correctly reflects the contents.
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