Rule 404. Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct, exceptions; other crimes; character in issue
Rule 404. Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct, exceptions; other crimes; character in issue. (a) Character evidence generally. Evidence of a person’s character or a trait of character is not admissible for the purpose of proving action in conformity therewith on a particular occasion, except: (1) Character of accused. Evidence of a pertinent trait of character offered by […]
Rule 405. Methods of proving character
Rule 405. Methods of proving character. (a) Reputation or opinion. In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry is allowable into relevant specific instances of conduct. (b) Specific […]
Rule 406. Habit; routine practice
Rule 406. Habit; routine practice. (a) Habit and routine practice defined. A habit is a person’s regular response to a repeated specific situation. A routine practice is a regular course of conduct of a group of persons or an organization. (b) Admissibility. Evidence of habit or of routine practice, whether corroborated or not, and regardless of the presence of […]
Rule 407. Subsequent remedial measures
Rule 407. Subsequent remedial measures. When, after an injury or harm allegedly caused by an event, measures are taken that, if taken previously, would have made the injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence, culpable conduct, a defect in a product, a defect in a product’s […]
Rule 102. Purpose and construction
Rule 102. Purpose and construction. These rules shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.
Rule 103. Rulings on evidence
Rule 103. Rulings on evidence. (a) Effect of erroneous ruling. Error may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected, and (1) Objection. In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears of record, stating the specific ground of objection, […]
Rule 104. Preliminary questions of admissibility
Rule 104. Preliminary questions of admissibility. (a) Questions of admissibility generally. Preliminary questions concerning the qualification of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege, or the admissibility of evidence shall be determined by the court. In making its determination it is not bound by the rules of evidence except those with respect to privileges. […]
Rule 105. Limited admissibility
Rule 105. Limited admissibility. When evidence which is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but not admissible as to another party or for another purpose is admitted, the court, upon request, shall restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July […]
Rule 106. Remainder of or related acts, writings, or statements
Rule 106. Remainder of or related acts, writings, or statements. (a) When part of an act, declaration, conversation, writing or recorded statement or series thereof is introduced by a party: (1) an adverse party may require the introduction at that time of any other part of such item or series thereof which ought in fairness to be considered at […]
Rule 201. Judicial notice of facts
Rule 201. Judicial notice of facts. (a) Scope of rule. This rule governs judicial notice of all facts. (b) Kinds of facts. A fact to be judicially noticed must be one not subject to reasonable dispute in that it is either (1) generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court or (2) capable of accurate and ready […]