Me. R. Evid. 613

As amended through February 27, 2023
Rule 613 - Witness's Prior Statement

When examining a witness about the witness's prior statement, a party need not show it or disclose its contents to the witness. But the party must, on request, show it or disclose its contents to an adverse party's attorney.

Me. R. Evid. 613

Adopted effective 1/1/2015.

Maine Restyling Note [November 2014]

Maine Rule 613 is somewhat similar to its federal counterpart. However, the requirement in the Federal Rule that the witness be given an opportunity to explain a prior inconsistent statement is not maintained in the Maine Rule. The restyled version continues this distinction.

Federal Restyling Committee Note

The language of Rule 613 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 be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility.

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