OH · rules
Ohio Evid.R. 611
Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation
(A) Control by court
The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating
witnesses and presenting evidence so as to (1) make the interrogation and presentation
effective for the ascertainment of the truth, (2) avoid needless consumption of time, and
(3) protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment.
(B) Scope of cross-examination
Cross-examination shall be permitted on all relevant matters and matters affecting
credibility.
(C) Leading questions
Leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may
be necessary to develop the witness’ testimony. Ordinarily leading questions should be
permitted on cross-examination. When a party calls a hostile witness, an adverse party, or
a witness identified with an adverse party, interrogation may be by leading questions.
History
Effective Date: July 1, 1980 Amended: July 1, 2007
Provenance
- Source
- supremecourt.ohio.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
1c5c8e0b759167733cc024fee00382c44b987cde8b722c195854bb0c1b3d25a1
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