N.J.R.E. 701

As amended through December 28, 2023

Rule 701 - Opinion Testimony of Lay Witnesses

If a witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness' testimony in the form of opinions or inferences may be admitted if iti

(a) is rationally based on the witness' perception: and

(b) will assist in understanding the witness' testimony or detennining a fact in issue.

N.J.R.E. 701

Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective 7/1/1993; amended September 16, 2019, effective 7/1/2020.