Entries in public or other official books or records made in the performance of duty by a public officer of this state, or by another person in the performance of a duty specially enjoined by law, are prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.
31-09-09. Entries made by or by direction of officers or boards constitute prima facie evidence. An entry made by an officer, or board of officers, or under the direction and in the presence of either in the course of official duty, is prima facie evidence of the facts stated in such entry.