Rule 903. Subscribing witness’ testimony unnecessary
Rule 903. Subscribing witness’ testimony unnecessary. The testimony of a subscribing witness is not necessary to authenticate a writing unless required by the laws of the jurisdiction whose laws govern the validity of the writing. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.
Rule 1001. Definitions
Rule 1001. Definitions. For purposes of this article the following definitions are applicable: (1) Writings and recordings. Writings and recordings consist of letters, words, or numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, magnetic impulse, mechanical or electronic recording, or other form of data compilation. (2) Photographs. Photographs include still photographs, x-ray films, video tapes, […]
Rule 1002. Requirement of original
Rule 1002. Requirement of original. To prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original writing, recording, or photograph is required, except as otherwise provided by statute, these rules, or other rules applicable in the courts of this state. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.
Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates, copies of certain entries
Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates, copies of certain entries. A duplicate, or copy of an entry in the regular course of business as defined in Rule 1001(5), is admissible to the same extent as an original unless: (1) a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original; or (2) in the circumstances it would be unfair […]
Rule 702. Testimony by experts
Rule 702. Testimony by experts. If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify thereto in the form of an opinion or otherwise. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. […]
Rule 703. Basis of opinion testimony by experts
Rule 703. Basis of opinion testimony by experts. The facts or data in a particular case upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those perceived by or made known to the expert at or before the hearing. If of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in a particular field in forming opinions […]
Rule 704. Opinions on ultimate issue
Rule 704. Opinions on ultimate issue. Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference otherwise admissible is not objectionable because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.
Rule 705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion
Rule 705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion. The expert may testify in terms of opinion or inference and give reasons therefor without prior disclosure of the underlying facts or data, unless the court requires otherwise. The expert may in any event be required to disclose the underlying facts or data on cross-examination. History: Ad. Sup. […]
Rule 801. Definitions
Rule 801. Definitions. The following definitions apply under this article: (a) Statement. A statement is (1) an oral or written assertion or (2) nonverbal conduct of a person, if it is intended by the person as an assertion. (b) Declarant. A declarant is a person who makes a statement. (c) Hearsay. Hearsay is a statement, other than one made by […]
Rule 802. Hearsay rule
Rule 802. Hearsay rule. Hearsay is not admissible except as otherwise provided by statute, these rules, or other rules applicable in the courts of this state. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.