Rule 101 – Scope.
Rule 101. Scope. These rules govern proceedings in the courts of this State to the extent and with the exceptions stated in Rule 1101. (1983, ch. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 102 – Purpose and construction.
Rule 102. Purpose and construction. (a) In general. – 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. (b) Subordinate divisions. – For the […]
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. […]
Rule 104 – Preliminary questions.
Rule 104. Preliminary questions. (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, subject to the provisions of subdivision (b). In making its determination it is not bound by the […]
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. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 106 – Remainder of or related writings or recorded statements.
Rule 106. Remainder of or related writings or recorded statements. When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party may require him at that time to introduce any other part or any other writing or recorded statement which ought in fairness to be considered contemporaneously with it. […]
Rule 201 – Judicial notice of adjudicative facts.
Rule 201. Judicial notice of adjudicative facts. (a) Scope of rule. – This rule governs only judicial notice of adjudicative facts. (b) Kinds of facts. – A judicially noticed fact 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 […]