Rule 901 – Requirement of authentication or identification.
Rule 901. Requirement of authentication or identification. (a) General provision. – The requirement of authentication or identification as a condition precedent to admissibility is satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in question is what its proponent claims. (b) Illustrations. – By way of illustration only, and not by way of […]
Rule 704 – Opinion on ultimate issue.
Rule 704. Opinion on ultimate issue. Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference is not objectionable because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
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 reason of their nature his credibility is impaired or enhanced; provided, however, such evidence may be admitted for the purpose of showing interest or bias. (1983, […]
Rule 611 – Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.
Rule 611. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation. (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 – Writing or object used to refresh memory.
Rule 612. Writing or object used to refresh memory. (a) While testifying. – If, while testifying, a witness uses a writing or object to refresh his memory, an adverse party is entitled to have the writing or object produced at the trial, hearing, or deposition in which the witness is testifying. (b) Before testifying. – […]
Rule 613 – Prior statements of witnesses.
Rule 613. Prior statements of witnesses. In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by him, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents disclosed to him at that time, but on request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 614 – Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court.
Rule 614. Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court. (a) Calling by court. – The court may, on its own motion or at the suggestion of a party, call witnesses, and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called. (b) Interrogation by court. – The court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by itself or […]
Rule 615 – Exclusion of witnesses.
Rule 615. Exclusion of witnesses. At the request of a party the court may order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses, and it may make the order of its own motion. This rule does not authorize exclusion of (1) a party who is a natural person, or (2) an […]
Rule 616 – Alternative testimony of witnesses with an intellectual or developmental disability in civil cases and special proceedings.
Rule 616. Alternative testimony of witnesses with an intellectual or developmental disability in civil cases and special proceedings. (a) Definitions. – The following definitions apply to this section: (1) The definitions set out in G.S. 122C-3. (2) Remote testimony. – A method by which a witness testifies outside of an open forum and outside of […]
Rule 701 – Opinion testimony by lay witness.
Rule 701. Opinion testimony by lay witness. If the witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are (a) rationally based on the perception of the witness and (b) helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony or the […]