Me. R. Evid. 602

As amended through February 27, 2023
Rule 602 - Need for Personal Knowledge

A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness's own testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of Rule 703, relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses.

Me. R. Evid. 602

Adopted effective 1/1/2015.

Maine Restyling Note [November 2014]

Maine Rule 602 and Federal Rule 602 are substantively identical, and therefore the Advisory Committee recommends adoption of the language of the restyled Federal Rule.

Federal Restyling Committee Note

The language of Rule 601 has been amended as part of the restyling of the Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to by stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility.

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