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ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
== ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS ==
 


* Rule 101. Scope
* Rule 101. Scope
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* Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements
* Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements


ARTICLE II. JUDICIAL NOTICE
== ARTICLE II. JUDICIAL NOTICE ==
 


* Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts
* Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts


ARTICLE III. PRESUMPTIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
== ARTICLE III. PRESUMPTIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS ==
 


* Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings
* Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings
* Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings
* Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings


ARTICLE IV. RELEVANCY AND ITS LIMITS
 
== ARTICLE IV. RELEVANCY AND ITS LIMITS ==
 


* Rule 401. Definition of "Relevant Evidence"
* Rule 401. Definition of "Relevant Evidence"
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* Rule 415. Evidence of Similar Acts in Civil Cases Concerning Sexual Assault or Child Molestation
* Rule 415. Evidence of Similar Acts in Civil Cases Concerning Sexual Assault or Child Molestation


ARTICLE V. PRIVILEGES
 
== ARTICLE V. PRIVILEGES ==
 


* Rule 501. General Rule
* Rule 501. General Rule
* Rule 502. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver
* Rule 502. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver


ARTICLE VI. WITNESSES
 
== ARTICLE VI. WITNESSES ==
 


* Rule 601. General Rule of Competency
* Rule 601. General Rule of Competency
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* Rule 615. Exclusion of Witnesses
* Rule 615. Exclusion of Witnesses


ARTICLE VII. OPINIONS AND EXPERT TESTIMONY
 
== ARTICLE VII. OPINIONS AND EXPERT TESTIMONY ==
 


* Rule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
* Rule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
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* Rule 706. Court Appointed Experts
* Rule 706. Court Appointed Experts


ARTICLE VIII. HEARSAY
 
== ARTICLE VIII. HEARSAY ==
 


* Rule 801. Definitions
* Rule 801. Definitions
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* Rule 807. Residual Exception
* Rule 807. Residual Exception


ARTICLE IX. AUTHENTICATION AND IDENTIFICATION
 
== ARTICLE IX. AUTHENTICATION AND IDENTIFICATION
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* Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification
* Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification
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* Rule 903. Subscribing Witness' Testimony Unnecessary
* Rule 903. Subscribing Witness' Testimony Unnecessary


ARTICLE X. CONTENTS OF WRITINGS, RECORDINGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS
 
== ARTICLE X. CONTENTS OF WRITINGS, RECORDINGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS ==
 


* Rule 1001. Definitions
* Rule 1001. Definitions
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* Rule 1008. Functions of Court and Jury
* Rule 1008. Functions of Court and Jury


ARTICLE XI. MISCELLANEOUS RULES
 
== ARTICLE XI. MISCELLANEOUS RULES ==


* Rule 1101. Applicability of Rules
* Rule 1101. Applicability of Rules
* Rule 1102. Amendments
* Rule 1102. Amendments
* Rule 1103. Title
* Rule 1103. Title

Revision as of 21:02, 1 May 2010

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  • Rule 101. Scope
  • Rule 102. Purpose and Construction
  • Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence
  • Rule 104. Preliminary Questions
  • Rule 105. Limited Admissibility
  • Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements

ARTICLE II. JUDICIAL NOTICE

  • Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts

ARTICLE III. PRESUMPTIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS

  • Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings
  • Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings


ARTICLE IV. RELEVANCY AND ITS LIMITS

  • Rule 401. Definition of "Relevant Evidence"
  • Rule 402. Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible
  • Rule 403. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time
  • Rule 404. Character Evidence Not Admissible To Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes
  • Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character
  • Rule 406. Habit; Routine Practice
  • Rule 407. Subsequent Remedial Measures
  • Rule 408. Compromise and Offers to Compromise
  • Rule 409. Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses
  • Rule 410. Inadmissibility of Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements
  • Rule 411. Liability Insurance
  • Rule 412. Sex Offense Cases; Relevance of Alleged Victim's Past Sexual Behavior or Alleged Sexual Predisposition
  • Rule 413. Evidence of Similar Crimes in Sexual Assault Cases
  • Rule 414. Evidence of Similar Crimes in Child Molestation Cases
  • Rule 415. Evidence of Similar Acts in Civil Cases Concerning Sexual Assault or Child Molestation


ARTICLE V. PRIVILEGES

  • Rule 501. General Rule
  • Rule 502. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver


ARTICLE VI. WITNESSES

  • Rule 601. General Rule of Competency
  • Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge
  • Rule 603. Oath or Affirmation
  • Rule 604. Interpreters
  • Rule 605. Competency of Judge as Witness
  • Rule 606. Competency of Juror as Witness
  • Rule 607. Who May Impeach
  • Rule 608. Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness
  • Rule 609. Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of Crime
  • Rule 610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions
  • Rule 611. Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation
  • Rule 612. Writing Used to Refresh Memory
  • Rule 613. Prior Statements of Witnesses
  • Rule 614. Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court
  • Rule 615. Exclusion of Witnesses


ARTICLE VII. OPINIONS AND EXPERT TESTIMONY

  • Rule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
  • Rule 702. Testimony by Experts
  • Rule 703. Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts
  • Rule 704. Opinion on Ultimate Issue
  • Rule 705. Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion
  • Rule 706. Court Appointed Experts


ARTICLE VIII. HEARSAY

  • Rule 801. Definitions
  • Rule 802. Hearsay Rule
  • Rule 803. Hearsay Exceptions; Availability of Declarant Immaterial
  • Rule 804. Hearsay Exceptions; Declarant Unavailable
  • Rule 805. Hearsay Within Hearsay
  • Rule 806. Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant
  • Rule 807. Residual Exception


== ARTICLE IX. AUTHENTICATION AND IDENTIFICATION

==
  • Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification
  • Rule 902. Self-authentication
  • Rule 903. Subscribing Witness' Testimony Unnecessary


ARTICLE X. CONTENTS OF WRITINGS, RECORDINGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS

  • Rule 1001. Definitions
  • Rule 1002. Requirement of Original
  • Rule 1003. Admissibility of Duplicates
  • Rule 1004. Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents
  • Rule 1005. Public Records
  • Rule 1006. Summaries
  • Rule 1007. Testimony or Written Admission of Party
  • Rule 1008. Functions of Court and Jury


ARTICLE XI. MISCELLANEOUS RULES

  • Rule 1101. Applicability of Rules
  • Rule 1102. Amendments
  • Rule 1103. Title