Uniform Rules of Evidence

This locator links to state evidence codes that correspond to the Uniform Rules of Evidence . These rules were revised in 1999. The earlier 1974 version, with amendments , is still the basis of the rules in a number of states.

Since the Federal Rules of Evidence ("FRE") are quite similar to the Uniform Rules of Evidence it also links to them. To see a particular article of the FRE (as it corresponds to the Uniform Rules) click below.

Locators are also available for the Uniform Probate Code , Uniform Commercial Code , and uniform laws in the areas of: matrimonial and family law and business and finance . If you are unclear about what Uniform Laws are see the LII " Uniform Laws " page.

Federal Rules of Evidence

  1. Article I - General Provisions
  2. Article II - Judicial Notice
  3. Article III - Presumptions
  4. Article IV - Relevancy and its Limits
  5. Article V - Privileges
  6. Article VI - Witnesses
  7. Article VII - Opinions and Expert Testimony
  8. Article VIII - Hearsay
  9. Article IX - Authentication and Identification
  10. Article X - Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs
  11. Article XI - Miscellaneous Rules

The entire text of the Federal Rules of Evidence .

States that have adopted the Uniform Rules of Evidence

The list of states that have adopted the Uniform Rules of Evidence is now provided by the Uniform Law Commission.