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 […]
Rule 613. Prior statements of witnesses
Rule 613. Prior statements of witnesses. (a) Examining witness concerning prior statement. In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by the witness, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents disclosed to the witness at that time, but on request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel. (b) Extrinsic […]
Rule 604. Interpreters
Rule 604. Interpreters. An interpreter is subject to the provisions of these rules relating to qualification as an expert and the administration of an oath or affirmation to make a true translation. 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 410. Offer to plead guilty; nolo contendere; withdrawn plea of guilty
Rule 410. Offer to plead guilty; nolo contendere; withdrawn plea of guilty. Evidence of a plea of guilty, later withdrawn, or a plea of nolo contendere, or of an offer to plead guilty or nolo contendere to the crime charged or any other crime, or of statements made in connection with any of the foregoing pleas or […]
Rule 411. Liability insurance
Rule 411. Liability insurance. Evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability is not admissible upon the issue of whether the person acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully. This rule does not require the exclusion of evidence of insurance against liability when offered for another purpose, such as proof of agency, ownership, or control, or […]
Rule 501. Privileges recognized only as provided
Rule 501. Privileges recognized only as provided. Except as otherwise provided by constitution, statute, these rules, or other rules applicable in the courts of this state, no person has a privilege to: (1) refuse to be a witness; (2) refuse to disclose any matter; (3) refuse to produce any object or writing; or (4) prevent another from being a witness or […]
Rule 502. Identity of informer
Rule 502. Identity of informer. (a) Rule of privilege. The United States or a state or subdivision thereof has a privilege to refuse to disclose the identity of a person who has furnished information relating to or assisting in an investigation of a possible violation of a law. (b) Who may claim the privilege. The privilege may be claimed […]
Rule 503. Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure
Rule 503. Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure. (a) General rule. A person upon whom these rules confer a privilege against disclosure waives the privilege if the person or the person’s predecessor while the holder of the privilege voluntarily discloses or consents to disclosure of any significant part of the privileged matter. This rule does not apply if […]
Rule 504. Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim the privilege
Rule 504. Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim the privilege. A claim of privilege is not defeated by a disclosure which was (a) compelled erroneously or (b) made without opportunity to claim the privilege. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.