Rhode Island Evidence Manual

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Whether you are a judge or an attorney, Rhode Island Evidence Manual is a practical courtroom reference delivering all you need to know about the Rules of Evidence in Rhode Island. It includes the complete text of the Rhode Island Rules of Evidence and of Advisory Committee's Note for each rule. The chapter for each rule includes Rhode Island Supreme Court decisions interpreting that rule. When there are many cases about a rule, they are organized into subsections by topic, to make it easy for the reader to find a case on point.
This 2005 Edition of Rhode Island Evidence Manual has been updated to include new case law and legislation. This reader-friendly resource guides you quickly and efficiently to the information you need to build a winning case. The chapters are newly divided into sections and subsections that make it easier to find the answers to your questions. The table of cases is keyed to the new section structure, so it leads you swiftly to the desired goal.
Table of Contents
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter Rule 100. Title
Rule 101. Scope and Applicability of Rules
Rule 102. Purpose and Construction
Rule 103. Rulings On Evidence
Rule 104. Preliminary Questions
Rule 105. Limited Admissibility
Rule 106. Remainder Of Or Related Writings Or Recorded Statements
ARTICLE II. JUDICIAL NOTICE
Rule 201. Judicial Notice Of Adjudicative Facts
ARTICLE III. PRESUMPTIONS
Rule 301 Presumption and Inference Defined
Rule 302. Presumptions In Civil Proceedings
Rule 303. Presumption Affecting the Burden of Producing Evidence in Civil Cases Defined
Rule 304. Effect of Presumption Affecting Burden of Producing Evidence in Civil Cases
Rule 305. Presumption Affecting the Burden of Persuasion in Civil Cases Defined
Rule 306. Effect of Presumption Affecting Burden of Persuasion in Civil Cases
Rule 307. Presumptions in Criminal Cases
ARTICLE IV. RELEVANCY AND ITS LIMITS
Rule 401. Definition Of “Relevant Evidence”
Rule 402. Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible
Rule 403. Exclusion Of Relevant Evidence On Grounds Of Prejudice, Confusion, Or Waste Of Time
Rule 404. Character Evidence Not Admissible To Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes
Rule 405. Methods Of Proving Character
Rule 406. Habit; Routine Practice
Rule 407. Subsequent Remedial Measures
Rule 408. Compromise And Offers To Compromise
Rule 409. Payment Of Medical And Similar Expenses
Rule 410. Inadmissibility Of Pleas, Plea Discussions, And Related Statements
Rule 411. Liability Insurance
Rule 412. Sex Offense Cases; Relevance Of Victim’s Past Behavior
ARTICLE V. PRIVILEGES
501 Rule 501. Existing Privileges Retained
ARTICLE VI. WITNESSES
Rule 601. General Rule Of Competency
Rule 602. Lack Of Personal Knowledge
Rule 603. Oath Or Affirmation
Rule 604. Interpreters
Rule 605. Competency Of Judge As Witness
Rule 606. Competency Of Jurors As Witness
Rule 607. Who May Impeach
Rule 608. Evidence Of Character And Conduct Of Witness
Rule 609. Impeachment By Evidence Of Conviction Of Crime
Rule 610. Religious Beliefs Or Opinions
Rule 611. Mode And Order Of Interrogation And Presentation
Rule 612. Writing Used To Refresh Memory
Rule 613. Prior Statements Of Witnesses
Rule 614. Calling And Interrogation Of Witnesses By Court
Rule 615. Exclusion Of Witnesses
ARTICLE VII. OPINIONS AND EXPERT TESTIMONY
Rule 701. Opinion Testimony By Lay Witnesses
Rule 702. Testimony By Experts
Rule 703. Bases Of Opinion Testimony By Experts
Rule 704. Opinion On Ultimate Issue
Rule 705. Disclosure Of Facts Or Data Underlying Expert Opinion
Rule 706. Court Appointed Experts
ARTICLE VIII. HEARSAY
Rule 801. Definitions
Rule 802. Hearsay Rule
Rule 803. Hearsay Exceptions; Availability Of Declarant Immaterial
Rule 804. Hearsay Exceptions; Declarant Unavailable
Rule 805. Hearsay Within Hearsay
Rule 806. Attacking And Supporting Credibility Of Declarant
ARTICLE IX. AUTHENTICATION AND IDENTIFICATION
Rule 901. Requirement Of Authentication Or Identification
Rule 902. Self-Authentication
Rule 903. Subscribing Witness Testimony Unnecessary
ARTICLE X. CONTENTS OF WRITINGS, RECORDIGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Rule 1001. Definitions
Rule 1002. Requirement Of Original
Rule 1003. Admissibility Of Duplicates
Rule 1004. Admissibility Of Other Evidence Of Contents
Rule 1005. Public Records
Rule 1006. Summaries
Rule 1007. Testimony Or Written Admission Of Party
Rule 1008. Functions Of Court And Jury