AK · rules
Alaska R. Evid. 405
Methods of Proving Character
(a) Reputation or Opinion. In all cases in which
evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is
admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation
in any community or group in which the individual habitually
associated or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry is allowable into relevant specific
instances of conduct.
(b) Specific Instances of Conduct. In cases in which
character or a trait of character of a person is an essential
element of a charge, claim, or defense, proof may also be made
of specific instances of conduct.
History
(Added by SCO 364 effective August 1, 1979; amended by SCO 1522 effective October 15, 2003)
Provenance
- Source
- courts.alaska.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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