Exemptions From The Hearsay Rule

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EXEMPTIONS FROM THE HEARSAY RULE

Does the statement have to be true to be relevant? (Is it OFFERED FOR THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER ASSERTED?)

NO

THEN THE STATEMENT IS NOT HEARSAY. IT IS ADMISSIBLE ON HEARSAY GROUNDS.

YES

Is the statement one previously made by a witness or by a party opponent?

YES THEN THE STATEMENT MAY QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPTION FROM THE HEARSAY RULE AND BE ADMISSIBLE ON HEARSAY GROUNDS.

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