IA · rules
Iowa R. Evid. 5.405
Methods of proving character
a. By reputation or opinion. When evidence of a person’s character or character trait is admissible,
it may be proved by testimony about the person’s reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion.
On cross-examination of the character witness, the court may allow an inquiry into relevant specific
instances of the person’s conduct.
b. By specific instances of conduct. When a person’s character or character trait is an essential
element of a charge, claim, or defense, the character or trait may also be proved by relevant specific
instances of the person’s conduct.
History
[Report 1983; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; September 28, 2016, effective January 1, 2017]
Provenance
- Source
- www.legis.iowa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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