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.
Rule 607. Who may impeach; party not bound by testimony
Rule 607. Who may impeach; party not bound by testimony. (a) The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. (b) No party is bound by the testimony of any witness. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 7, 1990, eff. […]
Rule 608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness
Rule 608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness. (a) Opinion and reputation evidence of character. The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of opinion or reputation, but subject to these limitations: (1) the evidence may refer only to character for truthfulness or untruthfulness, and (2) evidence of truthful character […]
Rule 609. Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime
Rule 609. Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime. For the purpose of attacking the credibility of a witness, evidence that the witness has been convicted of a crime is not admissible. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 7, 1990, eff. June 7, 1990.
Rule 610. Religious beliefs or opinions
Rule 610. Religious beliefs or opinions. Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible for the purpose of showing that by their nature the witness’ credibility is impaired or enhanced. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 7, 1990, […]
Rule 611. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation; re-examination and recall; confrontation
Rule 611. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation; re-examination and recall; confrontation. (a) Control by court. The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to (1) make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth, (2) avoid needless consumption of time, and (3) […]
Rule 612. Writings used to refresh memory
Rule 612. Writings used to refresh memory. If a witness uses a writing to refresh memory for the purpose of testifying, either (1) while testifying, or (2) before testifying, if the court in its discretion determines it is necessary in the interests of justice, an adverse party is entitled to have the writing produced at the hearing, to inspect […]