IN · rules
Ind. Evidence Rule 701
Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
Effective January 1, 2014
If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is:
(a) rationally based on the witness's perception; and
(b) helpful to a clear understanding of the witness's testimony or to a determination of a fact in
issue.
Provenance
- Source
- rules.incourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-02
- Edition
- supplied-in-06-2026-07-01
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2a27189331172b1f359bbc69f871638b262c43430ebf2ff057902e5d13e42ea6
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