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Alaska R. Evid. 701

Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

activein force · 2003-10-15 – presentact-effective-date

If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’s

testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to

those opinions or inferences which are (a) rationally based on

the perception of the witness and (b) helpful to a clear

understanding of the witness’s testimony or the determination

of a fact in issue.

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
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