Rule 606 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 606 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Juror’s Competency as a Witness. It is under Article VI (Witnesses) of the Rules. (a) At the Trial. A juror may not testify as a witness before the other jurors at the trial. If a juror is called to…

Rule 605 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 605 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Judge’s Competency as a Witness. It is under Article VI (Witnesses) of the Rules. The presiding judge may not testify as a witness at the trial. A party need not object to preserve the issue.

Rule 604 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 604 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Interpreter. It is under Article VI (Witnesses) of the Rules. An interpreter must be qualified and must give an oath or affirmation to make a true translation.

Rule 603 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 603 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully. It is under Article VI (Witnesses) of the Rules. Before testifying, a witness must give an oath or affirmation to testify truthfully. It must be in a form designed to impress that duty…

Rule 602 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 602 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Need for Personal Knowledge. It is under Article VI (Witnesses) of the Rules. A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter.…

Rule 601 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 601 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Competency to Testify in General. It is under Article VI (Witnesses) of the Rules. Every person is competent to be a witness unless these rules provide otherwise. But in a civil case, state law governs the witness’s competency regarding…

Rule 502 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 502 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver. It is under Article V (Privileges) of the Rules. The following provisions apply, in the circumstances set out, to disclosure of a communication or information covered by the attorney-client privilege or…

Rule 501 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 501 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Privilege in General. It is under Article V (Privileges) of the Rules. The common law — as interpreted by United States courts in the light of reason and experience — governs a claim of privilege unless any of the…

Rule 415 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 415 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Similar Acts in Civil Cases Involving Sexual Assault or Child Molestation. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. (a) Permitted Uses. In a civil case involving a claim for relief based on a party’s…

Rule 414 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 414 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Similar Crimes in Child Molestation Cases. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. (a) Permitted Uses. In a criminal case in which a defendant is accused of child molestation, the court may admit evidence…