Which of the following describes a condition to utilize the business record exception?

The business records exception allows certain records to be admitted as evidence even though they may typically be considered hearsay. For a record to qualify under this exception, it must meet specific criteria that ensure its trustworthiness.

A key condition is that the record must be part of a routine practice of making such records. This means that the creation of the record should be systematic and regular, providing a higher level of reliability. Records that are created in the ordinary course of business are presumed to be accurate because they are routinely generated and maintained as part of the organization’s standard operations. This systematic nature reflects a reliable process carried out by individuals with knowledge of the events recorded.

The other options do not reflect necessary criteria under the business records exception. Keeping a record in a special file or requiring it to be signed by a manager does not inherently contribute to the record's reliability related to its business use. Similarly, the need for the record to be made by a certified professional is not a requirement for it to qualify under the business records exception; rather, it focuses on the routine nature of the record-keeping process itself. Therefore, the accurate characterization of the criteria is that records must indeed be part of a consistent and routine practice to be admissible under the business record exception